Student Nutrition Services Lead

Job Title Student Nutrition Lead Wage/Hour Status Non Exempt Dept./School Assigned Campus Pay Grade TBD Reports to Director of Student Nutrition Services Date Revised Oct 17, 2025 Primary Purpose Under the direction of the Student Nutrition Service Manager and Field Supervisor, receives food and supplies at the school site; distributes food items for consumption; provides complete and accurate documentation and audit trail records for meals served; maintains food service and eating areas in a sanitary condition. Performs related cashier functions. The Lead Student Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for program compliance and implementation for the campus. This position will ensure accurate coding and documentation of student lunch applications, TEA and USDA submissions and will adhere to program guidelines as directed by the central SNS staff. Qualifications Education/Certification: Food Service Handler Manager Certification required Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and some job‑related experience; Minimum 1‑year experience in food service supervision preferred; Required to complete at least 10 hours of CEU training in the school year Major Responsibilities And Duties Receives, organizes, and stores food and beverage items when they are delivered to the school site; inspects for conformity; reports shortages, damages or other discrepancies. Prepares food service areas before breakfast and lunch service Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of making the items available to students. Serves as point‑of‑sale clerk/cashiering duties, assisting students use of ID cards to accurately record food service records Prepares Food Production Records as needed with guidance from the Manager and/or Field Supervisor Tracks meals served through point‑of‑sale system; maintains point‑of‑sales files and/or records to meet requirements in accordance with TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines for Texas. Monitors work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and clean working environment, reports findings to Field Supervisor who will communicate with the Director Monitors inventory levels of food service supplies; may assist with placing food and supply orders, unloading, storing and rotating food items and supplies. Participates in regular and periodic inventory as directed; assists in assuring proper temperature of foods Responds to inquiries of students and staff for purpose of providing information on the meal program Follows established procedures in case of accidents, injuries and fire drills. Assists with all kitchen functions Reviews, verifies student meal applications on a daily basis to ensure accurate listing of students eligible for participation in free/reduced meal programs. Monitors and provides instruction to Student Nutrition Assistant Prepares and delivers bi‑weekly bank deposits, email bank deposit and cash report to Director SNS Operates standard food service equipment Other duties as assigned Knowledge Of Understand and follow multi‑step written and oral directions, procedures, regulations and communications Communicate effectively orally and in writing Basic bookkeeping procedures Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios Pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws related to food service programs in schools Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator Working Conditions Light to heavy physical effort; standing for extended periods; ability to reach in all directions; period lifting, loading and unloading of foodstuff (25‑35 pounds) Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer Hearing and speaking to exchange information Food Service Environment subject to heat from ovens and cold from freezers Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity Moderate stress level, meet standards of physical and mental health Hazards Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects Working around sharp objects (knives, slicers etc) Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes Work Schedule Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (30‑minute lunch). Reporting schedule and lunch are subject to change by the Director of SNS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texans Can Academies