CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

JOB GOAL: To effectively operate the Child Nutrition program at the campus, including compliance with all state and federal regulations and adherence with Harmony policies and procedures

Position Qualifications

• High School GED or Diploma
• Current Food Manager Certification as accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, preferred or obtained
  
  

in first two weeks of employment.

• A minimum of 1-year school food service experience, preferred
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing Student Eligibility applications and completing Verification in accordance with USDA
  
  

regulations.

• Monitors student lunch accounts and notifies the household of negative balances through phone calls, letters, and emails.
• Reviews the meal service production records daily, reporting any discrepancies to the District and/or Central Office.
• Operates Point of Service during breakfast, lunch, and snack meal periods, ensuring that each student has selected a
  
  

reimbursable meal.

• Maintains the appropriate documentation for students requesting Special Dietary Accommodations, in accordance with
  
  

USDA protocol.

• Operates the After School Snack Program, distributing reimbursable snacks and maintaining the appropriate
  
  

documentation (if a snack program is offered in the school).

• Operates the a la carte program, ordering product, maintaining inventory, and all appropriate documentation (if a la carte
  
  

program is offered in the school)

• Participates in the Local School Wellness Policy, including collecting and maintaining documentation, assessing
  
  

completion of policy goals, publicizing updates, and other related activities as outlined in the District Wellness Policy.

• Daily recording of meal counts and revenue, with any discrepancies reported to the District and/or Central Office.
• Understands and executes all department/district policies and procedures.
• Operates the Child Nutrition Program in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Attends Harmony trainings and TDA Education Service Center Child Nutrition trainings, as required.
• Maintains Child Nutrition files.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  
  

to the district.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus, and participates in appropriate campus activities to educate
  
  

and/or encourage student and parent involvement.

• Ability to use computer, including Child Nutrition software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word
  
  

processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

• Ability to analyze data, focus on details, and process accurate information.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.