Food Service Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Food Service Assistant to manage food service operations and ensure compliance with TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines. The role includes supervising a team of Food Service Assistants and reviewing student meal applications daily.

The ideal candidate must possess a Food Service Certification and have at least 2 years of food service supervision experience. The position offers a full-time work schedule, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in food service supervision required.
• Previous experience as a school cafeteria manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Food Service Operation per TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines.
• Review and verify student meal applications daily.
• Supervise Food Service Assistants.

Skills

Food Service Management

Supervision

Safety and Sanitation

Documentation

Education

Food Service Certification

Tools

Personal Computer

Printer

Calculator

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Location: Texans Can! Academies, Fort Worth, TX 76102 - 1316 Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5543335

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: The Food Service 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 Certification required

Experience:

• Previous experience as a school cafeteria manager preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in food service supervision required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages the Food Service Operation to meet requirements in accordance with TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines for Texas.
• Review, verify and approve/disapprove student meal applications on a daily basis to ensure accurate listing of students eligible for participation in free/reduced meal program.
• Ensure each school cafeteria staff is notified as students are enrolled and become eligible for the free/reduced meal program and students become ineligible or exit the school.
• Monitors and prepares all Food Service reports and records.
• Perform random student eligibility verification as assigned by the Director, SNS.
• Provides supervision for a staff of Food Service Assistants.
• Perform safety and sanitation inspections each month using the Standard Inspection Form developed for Food Service use. Report findings to Director, SNS.
• Monitor and/or prepare Food Production Records as assigned by Director, SNS.
• Monitors and/or prepares accurate records to ensure counting and claiming of meals are accurate and that all funds are accurately accounted for.
• Ensure bank deposits of Food Service funds are made as assigned by the Director, SNS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Food Service Assistants

Equipment Used

Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 35 pounds regularly. Must be able to stand long periods at a time. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reporting schedule and lunch are subject to be changed by the Director of SNS.

Texans Can Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 325 W. 12th St.
• Dallas, Texas 75208
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$16 Per Hour