Nutrition Services Lead Student
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Student Nutrition Services Lead
Job Title (for context): student nutrition services lead
Job Description
Job Title: Student Nutrition Lead
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Pay Grade: TBD
Reports to: Director of Student Nutrition Services
Date Revised: Oct 17, 2025
Primary Purpose
Under 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.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Food Service Handler Manager Certification Required
Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent and Some Job-Related Experience
Minimum 1-Year Experience in Food Service Supervision Preferred
Required to Complete at Least 10 Hours of CEU Training in the School Year
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Receives, Organizes, and Stores Food and Beverage Items
Receives, 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 Service
Prepare food service areas before breakfast and lunch service.
Arranges Food and Beverage Items
Arrange 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
Serves as point-of-sale clerk/cashiering duties, assisting students use of ID cards to accurately record food service records.
Prepare Food Production Records
Prepare food production records as needed with guidance from the manager and/or field supervisor.
Tracks Meals Served
Tracks 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
Monitors work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and clean working environment, report findings to field supervisor who will communicate with the Director.
Monitor Inventory Levels
Monitor 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
Participate in regular and periodic inventory as directed; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods.
Responds to Inquiries
Responds to inquiries of students and staff for purpose of providing information on the meal program.
Follow Established Procedures
Follow established procedures in case of accidents, injuries, and fire drills.
Assist with Kitchen Functions
Assist with all kitchen functions.
Review and Verify Student Meal Applications
Review, 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
Monitor and provide instruction to student nutrition assistant.
Prepare and Deliver Bank Deposits
Prepare and deliver bi-weekly bank deposits, email bank deposit and cash report to Director SNS.
Operate Standard Food Service Equipment
Operate standard food service equipment.
Knowledge of
Understand and follow multi-step written and oral directions, procedures, regulations, and communications. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Basic bookkeeping procedures. Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws related to food service programs in schools. Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.
Working Conditions
Mental 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 computer. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Food service environment subject to heat from ovens and cold from freezers. Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. Moderate stress level, meet standards of physical and mental health.
Hazards
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.). Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
Work Schedule
Monday – 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 SNS.
The 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.
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