Nutritional Aide - FT
Volunteers of America SouthwestEl Centro, California, United States
Posted January 20, 2026
20 - 20
Full Time
About the Company
Volunteers of America Southwest is a nonprofit that has served vulnerable populations since 1896, focusing on self‑sufficiency for the homeless, care for the elderly and disabled, and development for at‑risk youth. They deliver a broad portfolio that includes housing, behavioral and mental health, veterans, aging and caregiver support, education, healthy meals, and charter school programs. Their approach treats the whole person, addressing both urgent and long‑term needs to foster independence. A nationwide network underpinned by faith, human dignity, and social justice fuels local action and volunteer engagement. This combination of historic expertise, comprehensive services, and a volunteer‑driven culture sets them apart as a trusted partner in community transformation.
Job Description
Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program. The Nutritional Aide is responsible for food preparation, distribution, and maintenance, as well as supervising students at lunch and assisting with parent nutrition and consumer education.
Requirements
- Plans menu in cooperation with parents and nutritionist
- Purchases, receives and maintains food to assure quality and cost control
- Maintains proper storage and control of waste
- Prepares and serves food and supervises cleanup
- Keeps proper records of purchases, inventory, meals served, etc.
- Supervises maintenance of equipment, kitchen and dining areas
- Maintains good sanitation and safety practices, including personal appearance and hygiene
- Participates in food-related learning activities
- Includes children and parents in assisting with preparation and cleanup
- Participates and assists in planning for parent nutrition and consumer education
- Provides supervision for students at lunch
