CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

Harmony Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony School of Innovation Carrollton (PK-5) is seeking a dedicated Food Service/Child Nutrition staff member to manage eligibility processing, meal service, and compliance with USDA and Harmony policies at the campus. The role involves daily meal counts, account monitoring, and documentation across programs, with opportunities to support wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, a Texas Food Manager Certification (or to obtain within two weeks), and prior

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process Student Eligibility applications and complete Verification per USDA regulations.
• Monitor lunch accounts and notify households of negative balances.
• Review meal service production records daily and report discrepancies.
• Operate Point of Service to ensure each student has a reimbursable meal.
• Maintain documentation for Special Dietary Accommodations per USDA protocol.
• Operate After School Snack Program and document as applicable.
• Operate a la carte program, manage inventory and documentation where offered.
• Participate in Local School Wellness Policy activities and maintain related documentation.
• Record daily meal counts and revenue; report discrepancies.
• Comply with all department/district policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Program organization

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

GED or high school diploma

Food Manager Certification (Texas DSHS)

Job description

Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton (PK-5)

City

Posted

2026-10-30

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.

COMPENSATION: Pay varies by location, experience, and certification status. See our Salary Schedules for details.