Nutrition Aide - Head Start

SHIFT: Days
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: None
EDUCATION: High School/G.E.D.

BASIC FUNCTION:                 

Responsible for food services at assigned site.  Heat and prepare meals for children, washing dishes and utensils.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.    
- Heat and serve meals.  Ensure meal substitutions for children with documented allergies or medical conditions are available and adhered to.  Assist in preparation of food as needed.
- Wash and clean all dishes, tables and other utensils; sweep and clean under eating areas daily.
- Maintain food service area and keep refrigerator, stoves and microwave clean and free of clutter at all times.
- Wear a hair net and apron at all times while on duty.
- Attend nutrition meetings and other trainings as required.
- Complete a food monitor form and submit to office weekly.
- Take temperature of refrigerator and food at least once a day and record on temperature control sheet.
- Provide nutrition education experience for children. 
- Assist teaching staff in maintaining staff/child ratios as needed.
- Obtain Standard First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Training and keep undated every three years; administer first aid as needed.
- Participate in fire, storm and tornado drills when present; attend at least one site meeting per quarter.
- Participate in the recruitment of children for the Head Start program.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in food service and human services setting preferred.
- Medical statement signed by physician or certified nurse practitioner required.
- Parent (Past or Present) with knowledge of Head Start and desire to succeed preferred.
- Must be able to relate and work well with Supervisors, Staff, Children and Parents.
- Must have good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative background. 
- Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office preferred.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer