CACFP Food Service Assistant- Dinner Program

RYSS Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tejano Center's RYSS Middle School at East Aldine in Houston seeks a CACFP Food Service Assistant for the dinner program. You will support daily meals from prep to cleanup, ensuring safety and CACFP compliance for students in after-school care.

The role emphasizes following instructions, maintaining meal counts, and collaborating with staff while upholding cleanliness and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in school nutrition, food service, cafeteria, childcare, or related area preferred.
• Experience in a school or youth program setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate meal counts and basic program documentation.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, document, and clean up meals for students in after-school programming.
• Help ensure meals are served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with CACFP requirements.
• Follow food safety standards and organizational procedures.

Skills

Follow instructions

Meal counts

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Professional attitude

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

CACFP Food Service Assistant- Dinner Program

RYSS Texas Public Schools RYSS Middle School at East Aldine - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5904088

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: CACFP Food Service Assistant- Dinner Program

Reports To: Director of Food Services
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The CACFP Food Service Assistant supports the daily operation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) dinner program. This position assists with preparing, serving, documenting, and cleaning up meals provided to students participating in after-school programming.

The Food Service Assistant helps ensure meals are served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with CACFP requirements, food safety standards, and organizational procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Previous food service, school nutrition, cafeteria, childcare, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a school or youth program setting is preferred but not required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate meal counts and basic program documentation.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude

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Work Calendar Status: 10 Months (195 Days)
Salary: MIN: $14/hrly MID:$14.96/hrly MAX: $16/hrly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Part-Time, 10:30AM-4:30PM

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]