Job description

Nutrition Assistant

Reports to: Nutrition Manager

Deadline: position will remain open until filled

Job Summary

Riverside Educational Center (REC) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that provides after-school tutoring and enrichment activities for 1st-12th grade youth in the Grand Valley.

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting the Nutrition Manager with acquiring Snack products, prepping, and packing snacks in compliance with CACFP Snack/Meal requirements for regular programming and field trips.

Physical demands associated with this position may include: sitting, standing, walking, alternative sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and or climbing.

Responsibilities

• Produce healthy snacks in a timely manner
• Sanitize and clean work area daily
• Weekly cleaning checklist
• Monthly cleaning checklist
• Recycle cardboard
• Take out trash daily
• Follow all local and state food safety guidelines as well as CACFP requirements
• Assist with food pick-ups from Sam’s, loading & unloading
• Posting daily meal counts on cooler
• Checking for allergies and making substitutions
• Prepping and counting out snacks
• Complete all required trainings
• Assist with daily duties while Nutrition Manager is out; Put away Sysco delivery, pick up Sam’s order, prep food and ensure every site has the proper amount of food items and accouterments, communicate in the Snack Pick-up chat, log and monitor cooler temperatures, give milk order to rep, clean kitchen daily and break down cardboard.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license- Must be 21 years of age per insurance
• Able to stand on your feet for 4-6 hours at a time
• Can lift up to 40 lb. repeatedly during the day
• Food handling experience preferred, and ability to obtain food handler's certification upon hire
• Ability to work at a quick pace and excellent time management skills
• Interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Work independently and as part of a team

Position Details

• Part-time, 12-18 hours/week
• Pay range: $16-$17.50/hr.
• Benefits: accrued sick leave (1 hr./ 30 hours worked)

Riverside Educational Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Junction, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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