Child Nutrition Assistant

JOB GOAL: 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 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o High School GED or Diploma o Current Food Manager Certification as accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, preferred or obtained in first two weeks of employment. o A minimum of 1-year school food service experience, preferred DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Responsible for processing Student Eligibility applications and completing Verification in accordance with USDA regulations. o Monitors student lunch accounts and notifies the household of negative balances through phone calls, letters, and emails. o Reviews the meal service production records daily, reporting any discrepancies to the District and/or Central Office. o Operates Point of Service during breakfast, lunch, and snack meal periods, ensuring that each student has selected a reimbursable meal. o Maintains the appropriate documentation for students requesting Special Dietary Accommodations, in accordance with USDA protocol. o Operates the After School Snack Program, distributing reimbursable snacks and maintaining the appropriate documentation (if a snack program is offered in the school). o Operates the a la carte program, ordering product, maintaining inventory, and all appropriate documentation (if a la carte program is offered in the school) o 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. o Daily recording of meal counts and revenue, with any discrepancies reported to the District and/or Central Office. o Understands and executes all department/district policies and procedures. o Operates the Child Nutrition Program in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. o Attends Harmony trainings and TDA Education Service Center Child Nutrition trainings, as required. o Maintains Child Nutrition files. o Performs other job-related duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus, and participates in appropriate campus activities to educate and/or encourage student and parent involvement. o Ability to use computer, including Child Nutrition software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data, focus on details, and process accurate information. o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Moderate travel is required.

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