Part-Time Summer Food Service Program Coordinator (181128)

Hickory City Schools (NC); Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hickory City Schools is seeking a Part-Time Summer Food Service Program Coordinator to assist the School Nutrition Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating the district's summer meal program. The role supports both congregate and non-congregate meals and requires availability during critical planning periods and distribution days.

This position is non-exempt, about 19.5 hours per week, with no benefits. Experience with school nutrition and strong organizational skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Experience with Summer Food Service Program or related child nutrition program preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cafeteria staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning all aspects of the Summer Food Service Program, including meal service.
• Help establish distribution dates, times, locations, staffing plans, and procedures.
• Coordinate with partners and community organizations to expand access.
• Oversee staff during summer meal operations and ensure food safety and accurate meal counts.
• Monitor compliance with USDA/North Carolina requirements and district procedures.
• Support program closeout and evaluation at end of summer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Google applications

Spreadsheets

QR-code systems

Job description

Part-Time Summer Food Service Program Coordinator (181128)

Hickory City Schools Central Office/Admin Services - Hickory, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HICKORY CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Summer Food Service Program Coordinator assists the School Nutrition Director and School Nutrition Supervisors with the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the district's Summer Food Service Program and non-congregate summer meal operations.

This is a part-time position and hours will vary significantly throughout the year based on program needs. The position will not exceed 19.5 hours per week, no benefits.

The coordinator must be available during critical planning periods and summer meal distribution days as determined by the School Nutrition Administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning & Development

• Assist with planning all aspects of the Summer Food Service Program, including congregate and non-congregate meal service.
• Assist with establishing distribution dates, times, locations, staffing plans, meal quantities, and operating procedures.
• Evaluate previous summer operations and recommend improvements.
• Identify potential new meal distribution sites and opportunities to expand access to children.
• Communicate with neighboring school districts and community organizations regarding potential partnerships or service opportunities in underserved areas.
• Explore transportation partnerships, including opportunities with Greenway Public Transportation or other community partners, to improve access to meal sites.
• Assist with development of nutritious, appealing, cost-effective summer menus that meet applicable program requirements.
• Work with the School Nutrition Director to maximize the use of USDA Foods, including processed commodity products, to control food costs.
• Assist with forecasting, ordering, inventory, and product utilization.
• Identify equipment, refrigeration, transportation, packaging, storage, and other operational needs for summer meal service.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement planning in accordance with applicable district and program requirements.
• Assist with development and management of family registration procedures.
• Assist with QR-code check-in systems and other technology used for meal distribution.
• Help develop procedures that provide an efficient experience for families while maintaining accurate meal counts and preventing duplicate meal distribution.
• Review participation trends and recommend adjustments to meal quantities, locations, schedules, and distribution procedures.

Marketing & Community Outreach

• Coordinate with HCS Communications and School Nutrition Administration to promote summer meal availability.
• Assist with development and distribution of program information, registration materials, site information, and family communications.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and potential partners to increase awareness and participation.

Site Operations & Staff Leadership

• Work closely with cafeteria managers and School Nutrition employees involved in summer meal preparation and distribution.
• Assist managers and employees with daily assignments, production records, ordering, inventory, meal counts, food safety, and distribution procedures.
• Provide direction and support to summer staff as assigned by the School Nutrition Administration.
• Assist with staff training before and during summer operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate concerns promptly to the School Nutrition Director and Supervisors.
• Be present and available on designated distribution days. This may require a split shift or working the full distribution day depending on program needs.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Conduct required site monitoring and program reviews as assigned.
• Review meal counts, production records, distribution records, inventories, and other required documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with USDA, North Carolina program requirements, HCS procedures, food safety requirements, and applicable civil rights requirements.
• Identify compliance concerns and assist with corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist with end-of-summer evaluation, documentation, inventory, and program closeout.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical & Operational Requirements

• The employee must be able to perform the physical duties necessary to support School Nutrition and summer meal operations, which may include standing for extended periods, working in kitchen and warehouse environments, loading or moving food and supplies, working outdoors during summer distribution, and traveling between district and community sites.
• The employee must be able to work in varying temperatures and conditions associated with kitchens, freezers, coolers, loading areas, delivery vehicles, and outdoor summer meal distribution.

Additional Expectations

• The Summer Food Service Program Coordinator is expected to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professional judgment, communicate effectively, promote excellent customer service, support program integrity, and represent Hickory City Schools School Nutrition professionally in interactions with employees, families, community partners, and other agencies.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the School Nutrition Director or School Nutrition Supervisor based on program and district needs.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience with the Summer Food Service Program, school nutrition, or a closely related child nutrition program.
• Working knowledge of summer meal program operations and requirements.
• Knowledge of meal counting, production records, ordering, inventory, food safety, and program monitoring.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to cafeteria managers and School Nutrition employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adjust work hours according to changing program needs.
• Ability to use computers, Google applications, spreadsheets, electronic forms, QR-code systems, and other technology used by the district.
• Ability to work cooperatively with families, employees, district departments, community organizations, vendors, and neighboring school districts.
• Must meet all HCS employment requirements, including required background screening and drug testing, if applicable to the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience coordinating or supervising summer meal operations.
• Experience with both congregate and non-congregate summer meal service.
• Experience with USDA Foods/commodity processing and school food procurement.
• Experience conducting meal program monitoring or compliance reviews.
• Experience operating large delivery vehicles.
• Ability and willingness to operate the district's approximately 36-foot non-CDL box truck, provided the employee meets all HCS driver qualification, training, licensing, and insurance requirements.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Job Details

Job ID: 5960169
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ms. Christy Gwyn , Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office/Admin Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]