School Lunch Clerk-SST Advancement

Job Description

Job Description

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position:

Lunch Clerk

Department/Campus:

Campus

Reports to

Operations Manager

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

PG-1030

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Hours

Normal Work hours (205 days)

JOB GOAL

To effectively operate the Child Nutrition program at the campus, including compliance with all state and federal regulations and

adherence with SST policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree
• Current Food Manager Certification as accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, preferred or obtained in the first two weeks of employment.
• A minimum of 1-year of school food service experience, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND 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 a 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.

KEY 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 products, 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, assessingcompletion 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 Regional 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 SST trainings and TDA Education Service Center Child Nutrition trainings, as required.
• Maintains Child Nutrition files.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.