School Meal Liaison

Summary

Plans, directs and coordinates School Meal Nutrition Programs, including Site Monitors, Site Supervisors, and volunteers/interns. Works with sites to increase program effectiveness and assists in fulfilling the Agency's vision: "A strong Fresno County where people have the resources to shape their future free from poverty."

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Site Monitors
• Site Supervisors
• Volunteers/Interns

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Dietary Manager in providing overall coordination of At-Risk After School (ARA) and Summer Food Services Program (SFSP) including Site Monitors, Site Supervisors, and volunteers/interns
• Responsible for overall operation of ARA Sites and SFSP Sites
• Trains and assists site supervisors, site monitors and volunteers/interns with management of site to assure compliance with USDA
• Coordinates and trains Site Supervisors annually
• Ensures that meal orders are received in an accurate and timely fashion; adjusts meal orders as needed
• Coordinates with sites and conducts outreach efforts to increase participation
• Trains and supervises ARA and SFSP staff on an ongoing basis
• Ensures that all monitoring requirements are met
• Assists site monitors as needed
• Reviews and maintains records of daily and weekly reports and prepares them for claim
• Conducts monthly audits on claimed meals
• Enters monthly claims into reporting database
• Responsible for marketing of ARA and SFSP to increase participation
• Completes monthly program Expense Reports
• Travels for agency business using reliable transportation
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Works evenings and weekends as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of college courses in Nutrition or a related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of food service experience preferred
• Two years of clerical experience required
• Must possess and maintain Food Handlers card or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software used to maintain accurate records
• Ability to accurately type 35 words per minute
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, calculate arithmetic and complete forms
• Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other secondary language preferred
• Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position
• Maintain a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicle

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually moderate