Food Service Assistant

Position Summary

The Food Service Assistant will be responsible for program compliance and implementation for the campus. This position will ensure accurate coding and documentation of student lunch applications, TEA and USDA submissions and will adhere to program guidelines as directed by the central SNS staff.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certification required
• Previous experience as a school cafeteria manager preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in food service supervision required

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Manages the Food Service Operation to meet requirements in accordance with TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines for Texas.
• Reviews, verifies and approves/disapproves student meal applications on a daily basis to ensure accurate listing of students eligible for participation in free/reduced meal program.
• Sure each school cafeteria staff is notified as students are enrolled and become eligible for the free/reduced meal program and students become ineligible or exit the school.
• Maintains and prepares all Food Service reports and records.
• Performs random student eligibility verification as assigned by the Director, SNS.
• Supervises a staff of Food Service Assistants.
• Performs safety and sanitation inspections each month using the Standard Inspection Form developed for Food Service use. Reports findings to Director, SNS.
• Maintains and/or prepares accurate records to ensure counting and claiming of meals are accurate and that all funds are accurately accounted for.
• Sure bank deposits of Food Service funds are made as assigned by the Director, SNS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Food Service Assistants

Equipment Used

• Personal computer
• Printer
• Fax machine
• Copier
• Calculator

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must be able to lift 35 pounds regularly. Must be able to stand long periods at a time. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reporting schedule and lunch are subject to be changed by the Director of SNS

Benefits

Texans Can Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer