26-27 Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to have

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Food Service Handler or Manager Certification;
• CPR Certification;
• Basic Computer Skills;
• Bilingual – Spanish or other language.

Benefits

• 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.