VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $17.70 - $18.63 PER HOUR
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
NUTRITION DEPARTMENT
VOALA operates two kitchens in support our programs, providing meals for our participants:
- Lankershim Kitchen
- Long Beach Kitchen
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
This position will have the responsibility of preparing all meals and packaging them for delivery to all the program sites and clean up after the food has been prepared. The nutrition aide also maintains food production and follows regulations required by the programs, agency, and State/Federal agencies such as CACFP and Head Start.
Specific Duties Include:
- Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on-premises dining and delivery to remote sites.
- Prepare raw food for cooking by washing, peeling, cutting and seasoning;
- monitor food during cooking process including testing, turning and/or stirring;
- regulate cooking temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, etc.
- properly package meals for delivery as required.
- Maintain food inventory and prepare food supply order; ensure proper food storage temperatures and rotate stored food properly
- Perform regular kitchen and storage area clean up: sweep/mop floors, wash/scrub sinks, ovens, stove and grill. Maintain highest levels of sanitation as required by local and government regulations.
- Maintain safe environment at all times in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
- Prepares main dishes, vegetables, deserts and snacks for children ages 1 -11 according to menu, recipes, cacfp regulations, and individual children's needs and instructions.
- Wash and clean cooking utensils, equipment and maintain a safe and sanitary food service environment.
- Order food supplies and manage the storage of items according to established procedures.
- Maintain an inventory and record of food service items including quantities and specifications
- Attend meetings and trainings as designated by agency and/or as deemed necessary by Supervisor.
- Monitor Food allergies
- Other duties as required and may be subject to change
MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- In order to make home visits and travel to different school sites, offices, etc., must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have means to other easily accessible transportation.
- Proof at the time of hire
- TB clearance within 6 months prior
- Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
- Health screening at the time of employment
- Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently kneel and squat
- Ability to move quickly
EDUCATION:
- Must be able to read and write legibly in English and have general knowledge of current health and nutrition concepts.
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Food handler certification
EXPERIENCE:
- On the job training provided
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Certifications in public health, Nutrition education, Food safety, or related field.
- Work experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
- Knowledge of CA driving laws.
- Knowledge of nutrition practices and allergy restrictions/food substitutions.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or other language i.e. Armenian or Farsi.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Works well in a team and independently.
- Promotes nutrition curriculum, activities, and initiatives.
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
