26-27 Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary

26-27 Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary Campus: Brays Oaks Secondary Date Posted: Mar 26, 2026 Share:share to twittershare to facebookshare to linkedin Description Job Description POSITION: 2026-2027 Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Operations Specialist POSITION TYPE: 10-month, Part-time START DATE: August 2026 COMPENSATION: $14/hour plus benefits At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. Some quick stats about us: 21,650 Students 2,600 Team Members 16 Secondary Campuses 12 Elementary Campuses 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch 96% Hispanic & African-American Students 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University 85% First-Generation College Students Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Lunch Program Monitor with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships. To put it simply, you will monitor the daily meal program to ensure each student receives a reimbursable meal each day. The Lunch Program Monitor will ensure that all food compliance measures are maintained. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include: Assisting with YES Prep’s Food Service Management Company (FSMC) with receiving inventory; Reviewing YES Prep cafeteria inventory when it is delivered; Assisting with receiving food deliveries and organizing on the shelves when needed; Scanning students’ IDs for snack and supper meals for the after-school program; Entering all afterschool meals and snacks in the Point-of-Sale system before the end of the shift; Substituting as servers when needed during the shift; Counting & Claiming - LPMs will record student ID numbers either electronically or manually; Program Monitoring - making sure all students receive a reimbursable meal; Cleaning/sanitizing when needed (wiping counters, washing dishes, organizing, storing items, sweeping, and mopping); Assisting with meal deliveries to various locations; Assisting with nutrition education awareness events; Assisting with participation incentive activities; If applicable or assigned, assisting with after school programs; Additional duties as assigned. THE PERSON We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVES 1 year of experience in food service Ability to work outside of normal hours and evenings as needed Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth THE NICE TO HAVES High School Diploma or GED Food Service Handler or Manager Certification CPR Certification Basic Computer Skills Bilingual – Spanish or other language THE PERKS Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position. Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits. Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan. Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. Please note, part-time hourly employees (working fewer than 40 hours/week) do not receive pay during system closures. Additionally, 10- and 11-month hourly employees do not receive pay during the months in which they are not working. Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure. Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development. Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025.We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.