Child Nutrition Cashier/Helper

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking a Food Service Clerk to manage information distribution and eligibility for the free and reduced meals program within the Child Nutrition operations in El Paso. You will maintain accurate records, process deposits, and support meal sales reporting and cash handling.

You will explain eligibility criteria to families, prepare daily and snack bar reports, and assist in meal preparation while upholding USDA and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of helper/cashier experience or 5 years of helper/cashier experience preferred.
• Ability to handle money quickly and accurately; read, write and follow directions in English; possess a current Food Handler's Card or obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Distribute information and applications for free and reduced meals.
• Explain eligibility criteria and procedures to parents and students.
• Process and maintain a permanent file of applications by eligibility.
• Implement USDA program policies and procedures.
• Maintain meal participation dates and prepare daily sales reports.
• Assist in meal preparation and read/write directions as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Reading & writing English

Basic math skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler's Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Job description

Be responsible for information distribution and eligibility of the free and reduced meal program. Work under the direct supervision of the Child Nutrition Manager. Maintain accurate records, food service sales reports, collections, and deposits. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Distribute information and applications for free and reduced meals.
• Explain eligibility criteria and procedures to parents and students.
• Process and maintain a permanent file of applications by eligibility.
• Implement policies and procedures of all programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Maintain meal participation dates.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Maintain accurate records for all prepayment accounts.
• Correspond with parents in reference to collecting and accounting for student lunch accounts.
• Accurately account for and collect monies for prepaid, daily meals, and charges.
• Ensure money is secure at all times.
• Deposit all monies following procedures developed by the YISD Accounting Department.
• Prepare daily sales and participation reports.
• Prepare snack bar reports.
• Assist with preparation of meals.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Assist in the food preparation as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and two (2) years experience as a helper or cashier OR five (5) years experience as a helper or cashier. Ability to handle money quickly and accurately; ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English; possess current Food Handler's Card or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment with the district. Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English. Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card; subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation; must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Have the ability to handle multiple tasks while working under pressure. Maintain emotional control under stress and frequent interruptions. Continual standing and walking; must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.

• Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)