Nutrition Services Assistant (Finance)
Are you driven by the power of purpose? Do you strive to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all? If so, YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the place for you!
YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides our employees with opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while gaining the skills and confidence to have a fulfilling and successful career.
We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best- serve our clients, children and families. As part of our commitment to health and safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start date.
Purpose:
To coordinate daily food service for children and staff in a safe and sanitary environment.
Job Duties:
Receive prepared food delivery from caterer as outlined in the contractual agreement and store food in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as submit all Nutrition Service-related paperwork in accordance with timelines established and listed in Nutrition Services Manual. Distribute food in a manner appropriate to facilitate family style dining in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and requirements. Maintain kitchen in compliance with local and state health and sanitation regulations as well as adhere to established policies and procedures. Prepare, monitor, and analyze Nutrition Aide Weekly Report in collaboration with Center Manager in order to control program food costs and maintain a food variance of 10% or less.Monitor inventory of food service small wares and paper supplies and complete.
Formal Education and Experience:
High School Education or GED
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of CACFP policies and procedures. Knowledge of health and sanitation requirements. Knowledge of all unit policies and procedures as outlined in Nutrition Services Manual. Ability to calculate meal counts and communicate with caterer in order to meet established deadlines for mealtime changes. Ability to problem solve and correctly facilitate food distribution to classrooms. Successful completion of ServSafe certification within 3 to 6 months of hire. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel utilizing unit developed forms after training. Basic knowledge of email to include sending and receiving emails, sending attachments as Microsoft documents and/or scanned documents.
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
