CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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