Child Nutrition Cashier/Helper

Responsibilities

• Distribute information and applications for free and reduced meals.
• Explain eligibility criteria and procedures to parents and students.
• Process and maintain a permanent file of applications by eligibility.
• Implement policies and procedures of all programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Maintain meal participation dates.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Maintain accurate records for all prepayment accounts.
• Correspond with parents in reference to collecting and accounting for student lunch accounts.
• Accurately account for and collect monies for prepaid, daily meals, and charges.
• Ensure money is secure at all times.
• Deposit all monies following procedures developed by the YISD Accounting Department.
• Prepare daily sales and participation reports.
• Prepare snack bar reports.
• Assist with preparation of meals.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Assist in the food preparation as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.
• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and two (2) years experience as a helper or cashier OR five (5) years experience as a helper or cashier.
• Ability to handle money quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Possess current Food Handler's Card or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment with the district.
• Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card.
• Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
• Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.