Nutrition Aide

Job Description

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The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Incorporated is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Nutrition Aide in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. This position coordinates daily food service for the center by accepting/inspecting food delivery and preparing food for family‑style dining (or as directed by the center coordinator or Head Start director) to ensure adequate nutrition is provided for children in a safe and sanitary manner.

This position assists the classroom staff in developing varied food experiences for children. Additional duties may be assigned based upon program need.

Candidates must have:

• A baseline familiarity with the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Basic knowledge of food handling, storage and safety.
• Can relate well with children, families and staff.
• Can work effectively with co‑workers at all levels of the organization and with partners.
• Can follow directions and take initiative.
• Can keep all information on families confidential.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and other regulations is preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the program insurance carrier as well as transport self to and from various Head Start/Early Head Start and agency locations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with food service is required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain Safe Food Handlers certification.
• Must maintain updated City of St. Louis Health requirements, Red Cross First Aid Certification and CPR Certification as required.

Per program policies a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background are required for hire.

Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.