Nutrition Aide
Company: Community Action of South Mississippi
Location: Moss Point
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Position Overview The Nutrition Aide
assists with the kitchen duties and in preparing nutrition for Head
Start centers, including, but not limited to pre-school age and
infant children. The Aide prepares and serves meals to the student;
monitors the number of meals served; and distributes meals as
needed. He/She maintains kitchen cleanliness at all times.
Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. Physical
Demands Work involves frequent requirements to move about the
kitchen area and the facility. Work involves using repetitive
motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating
standard kitchen equipment. Work requires a high level of daily
repetitive motions with hands and arms in food preparation and
delivery activities. Must be able to crouch and squat to retrieve
items from lower shelves; must be able to reach in order to
retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves and from van
beds. Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal
speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make
fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity
and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp
focus. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time
without experiencing undue fatigue; must be able to stand and walk
continuously for most of the shift. Work requires frequent bending
and lifting of bulk foods, food bins and hot food caddies; must be
able to lift from the floor up to 50 pounds. Mental Demands Must
demonstrate good communication and speaking skills to receive and
give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate
written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to
work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the
ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must be
able maintain strict meal schedules. Must have good personal
hygiene. Special Demands Must possess superior customer service
skills. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a
computer (must be keyboard proficient). Must be able to use a
variety of kitchen equipment: range, dishwasher, food slicer,
mixer, grater, grinder, electric knife and sharpener,
lettuce/tomato cutter, steamer, deep fat fryer, food processor,
etc. Requirements Experience Experienced in large-scale food
production, including sanitation and safety procedures, USDA and
other food service documentation, preferred. License /
Certification(s) ServSafe Certification preferred. Must have a
valid drivers’ license and a satisfactory driving record.
Keywords: Community Action of South Mississippi, Gulf Port , Nutrition Aide, Hospitality & Tourism , Moss Point, Mississippi
