Food Service Assistant

Texans Can Academies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Can Academies in Houston is looking for a Food Service Assistant to manage compliance with program guidelines and ensure accurate documentation of student lunch applications. Responsibilities include supervising food service staff, conducting inspections, and preparing reports.

Qualified candidates will have a Food Service Certification and at least 2 years of experience in food service supervision. The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 35 pounds. A commitment to student nutrition and safety is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage Food Service Operation to meet TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines.
• Review daily student meal applications.
• Notify cafeteria staff of student eligibility changes.
• Prepare Food Service reports and records.
• Conduct monthly safety and sanitation inspections.
• Supervise Food Service Assistants.

Skills

Food Service Certification

Tools

Personal computer

Fax machine

Calculator

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

• 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 programs.
• 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