CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Austin (Harmony Science Academy - Austin) is seeking a dedicated Child Nutrition program operator for the campus. This role focuses on processing eligibility, meal service, and documentation to ensure compliant nutrition service for students.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas Food Manager Certification is preferred or obtainable within two weeks. Experience in school food service is a plus; on-site office work with periodic travel may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas Food Manager Certification preferred or obtainable within two weeks of employment.
• 1+ year school food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Student Eligibility applications and USDA verification.
• Monitor lunch accounts; notify households of negative balances via phone, letters, and email.
• Review daily meal production records; report discrepancies to District/Central Office.
• Operate Point of Service during meals; ensure each student selects a reimbursable meal.
• Maintain documentation for Special Dietary Accommodations as per USDA protocol.
• Operate After School Snack Program and a la carte program as offered; maintain documentation.
• Participate in Local School Wellness Policy; collect and maintain documentation; publicize updates.
• Record meal counts and revenue daily; report discrepancies to District/Central Office.
• Adhere to all department/district policies and procedures; ensure compliance with laws.
• Attend Harmony trainings and TDA Education Service Center trainings as required.
• Maintain Child Nutrition files; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNP software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Harmony Science Academy - Austin (PK3-2)

City

Austin

Posted

2026-08-31

Job Description

JOB GOAL

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

DUTIES AND 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 product, 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 District 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 Harmony trainings and TDA Education Service Center Child Nutrition trainings, as required.
• Maintains Child Nutrition files.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.