School Meal Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Monitors, Site Supervisors, and Volunteers/Interns

SUMMARY

Plans, directs and coordinates School Meal Nutrition Programs, including, Site Monitors, Site Supervisors, and volunteers/interns. Work with sites to increase the effectiveness of the program.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Agency’s vision, “A strong Fresno County where people have the resources to shape their future free from poverty.”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 conduct outreach efforts to increase participation.

Trains and supervises ARA and SFSP staff on an ongoing basis.

Ensures that all monitoring requirements are met.

Assist site monitors as needed.

Review and maintains records of daily and weekly reports and prepares them for claim.

Conducts monthly audits on claimed meals.

Enter 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

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of college courses in Nutrition or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years of food service experience preferred.

Two years of clerical experience required .

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

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, required.

Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills required.

Bilingual in English and Spanish or other secondary language preferred due to the needs of the clients.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

REV. 4/1/2025