Nutrition Assistant

Nutrition Assistant Job Description Updated June 2026 Reports to :

Nutrition Manager Deadline:

position will remain open until filled

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

About REC:

Riverside Education Centers (REC) is a private, non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) that has been serving the community since 2006 providing Mesa County students with high-quality academic and extracurricular experiences during out-of-school time to foster individual growth and to create community within a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive environment.

Job Summary:

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting the Nutrition Manager with acquiring Snack products, prepping, and packing snacks in compliance with CACFP Snack/Meal requirements for regular programming and field trips. Physical demands associated with this position may include: sitting, standing, walking, alternative sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and or climbing.

Responsibilities:

Produce healthy snacks in a timely manner Sanitize and clean work area daily Weekly cleaning checklist Monthly cleaning checklist Break down & recycle cardboard Take out trash daily Follow all local and state food safety guidelines as well as CFP requirements Assist with food pick-ups from Sam's or other food vendors, loading & unloading Posting daily meal counts on cooler Checking for allergies and making substitutions Prepping and counting out snacks Complete all required trainings Assist with daily duties while Nutrition Manager is out; Put away Sysco delivery, pick up Sam's or other food vendor orders, prep food and ensure every site has the proper amount of food items and accouterments, communicate in the Snack Pick-up chat, log and monitor cooler temperatures, give milk order to rep, and clean kitchen daily Help with preparation and production of high-quality salsas in accordance with standardized recipes and food safety guidelines Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license- Must be 18 years of age per insurance Able to stand on your feet for 4-6 hours at a time Can lift up to 50 lb. repeatedly during the day Food handling experience preferred, and ability to obtain food handler's certification upon hire Ability to work at a quick pace and excellent time management skills Interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds Work independently and as part of a team

Position Details:

Part-time, 12-18 hours/week Pay range: $16-$18/hr.

Benefits:

accrued sick leave (1 hr./ 30 hours worked) Riverside Education Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid training Referral program Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person