School Lunch/Attendance Clerk-SST Schertz

Lunch Clerk

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, assessing completion 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.