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Nutrition Aide

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Geminus & Regional Health Systems

Merrillville, IN (In Person)

$41,090 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Job Description

Nutrition Aide 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Merrillville, IN 46410 $17.56
  • $21.95 an hour
  • Full-time Geminus & Regional Health Systems 91 reviews $17.56
  • $21.95 an hour
  • Full-time Nutrition Aide
  • Head Start Geminus Corporation partners with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs to help increase access to high-quality social health care for children and families across Northern Indiana.
Geminus Corporation is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Position Purpose:
The Nutrition Aide works to achieve a well-organized, smooth functioning grantee operated kitchen environment. The Nutrition Aide assists and works cooperatively with the classroom staff and Site Manager to support the daily meal service program for all children and volunteers in the EHS and HS programs. In accordance with Nutrition, Health and Safety Head Start Performance Standards, Board of Health regulations and USDA compliance, the Nutrition Aide will prepare and deliver daily breakfast, lunch and snack meals to classrooms at assigned sites.
Specific duties include:
1. Daily compliance to strict sanitation procedures and health and safety precautions. 2. Ensuring proper and timely preparation and delivery of meals. 3. Receiving and rotating food inventory, stocking shelves, refrigerators, freezers. 4. Daily cleaning of the kitchen and food storage areas. 5. Completing required paper work with accuracy and forward to Site Manager. 6. Frequent visits to authorized grocery store for food purchases as required. 7. Monthly attendance at nutrition meetings. 8. Assisting Site Manager in special projects as needed. Adhere to
HEAD START
performance standards, GEMINUS policies and procedures and
STATE MANDATES
regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect. Report to assigned Head Start site on time daily. Notify supervisor in advance of tardiness or absenteeism.
Location:
Merrillville, Indiana Minimum Hiring Requirements:
Academic:
High school diploma or equivalent. Parents as
Subs:
Nutrition Aide Training completion a plus.
Experience:
Some experience working with children is preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.
Pay Range:
$17.56
  • $21.
95 Hourly Geminus Head Start offers a competitive salary, and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.56
  • $21.
95 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift Application Question(s): Can you contest to being able to pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screening? The pay range for this position is $17.56
  • 21.
95 an hour. Are you acceptive of this pay range based on years of experience?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License and Reliable transportation (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)
Work Location:
In person