Student Nutrition Services Lead

Job Title: Student Nutrition Lead Wage/Hour Status: Non ExemptDept./School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: TBDReports to: Director of Student Nutrition Services Date Revised: Oct 17, 2025Primary PurposeUnder the direction of the Student Nutrition Service Manager and Field Supervisor, receives food and supplies at the school site; distributes food items for consumption; provides complete and accurate documentation and audit trail records for meals served; maintains food service and eating areas in a sanitary condition. Perform related cashier functions. The Lead Student Nutrition 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.QualificationsEducation/Certification:Food Service Handler Manager Certification requiredExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent and some job-related experienceMinimum 1- year experience in food service supervision preferred Required to complete at least 10 hours of CEU training in the school yearMajor Responsibilities And DutiesReceives, organizes, and stores food and beverage items when they are delivered to the school site; inspects for conformity; reports shortages, damages or other discrepancies.Prepares food service areas before breakfast and lunch serviceArrange food and beverage items (e.g. placements on tables, stocking serving containers, etc.) for the purpose of making the items available to students.Serves as point-of-sale clerk/cashiering duties, assisting students use of ID cards to accurately record food service records Prepare Food Production Records as needed with guidance from the Manager and/or Field SupervisorTracks meals served through point-of-sale system; maintains point-of-sales files and/or records to meet requirements in accordance with TEA/TDA/USDA guidelines for Texas.Monitors work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and clean working environment, report findings to Field Supervisor who will communicate with the DirectorMonitor inventory levels of food service supplies; may assist with placing food and supply orders, unloading, storing and rotating food items and supplies.Participate in regular and periodic inventory as directed; assist in assuring proper temperature of foodsResponds to inquiries of students and staff for purpose of providing information on the meal programFollow established procedures in case of accidents, injuries and fire drills.Assist with all kitchen functionsReview, verify student meal applications on a daily basis to ensure accurate listing of students eligible for participation in free/reduced meal programs.Monitor and Provide instruction to Student Nutrition Assistant Prepare and deliver bi-weekly bank deposits, email bank deposit and cash report to Director SNSOperate standard food service equipmentOther duties as assigned.Knowledge OfUnderstand and follow multi-step written and oral directions, procedures, regulations and communicationsCommunicate effectively orally and in writingBasic bookkeeping proceduresBasic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratiosPertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws related to food service programs in schoolsPersonal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.Working ConditionsMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Light to heavy physical effort; standing for extended periods of time; ability to reach in all directions; period lifting, loading and unloading of foodstuff (25-35 pounds)Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computerHearing and speaking to exchange informationFood Service Environment subject to heat from ovens and cold from freezersBending at waist, kneeling or crouchingSeeing to monitor food quality and quantityModerate stress level, meet standards of physical and mental healthHazardsExposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objectsWorking around sharp objects (knives, slicers etc)Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumesWork ScheduleMonday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)Reporting schedule and lunch are subject to be changed by the Director of SNSThe foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Reviewed by: Date:Human Resources RepresentativeReceived by: Date:Employee Signature