Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary

Job Description

POSITION:  Lunch Program Monitor - Brays Oaks Secondary

REPORTS TO:

Child Nutrition Operations Specialist

POSITION TYPE: 10-month, Part-time

START DATE:

August 2026

COMPENSATION: $14/hour plus benefits

YES Prep needs a dynamic Lunch Program Monitor with a robust set of experiences to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will monitor the daily meal program to ensure each student receives a reimbursable meal each day. The Lunch Program Monitor will ensure that all food compliance measures are maintained.

• Assisting with YES Prep’s Food Service Management Company (FSMC) with receiving inventory.
• Reviewing cafeteria inventory when it is delivered.
• Assisting with receiving food deliveries and organizing on the shelves when needed.
• Scanning students’ IDs for snack and supper meals for the after-school program.
• Entering all after school meals and snacks in the Point-of-Sale system before the end of the shift.
• Substituting as servers when needed during the shift; counting and claiming - LPMs will record student  either electronically or manually.
• Program monitoring - making sure all students receive a reimbursable meal.
• Cleaning and sanitizing when needed (wiping counters, washing dishes, organizing, storing items, sweeping, and mopping).
• Assisting with meal deliveries to various locations.
• Assisting with nutrition education awareness events.
• Assisting with participation incentive activities.
• If applicable or assigned, assisting with after school programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• 1 year of experience in food service.
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and evenings as needed.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work urgently in a fast‑paced and results-oriented environment.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment.
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.

Must Have Beliefs

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quots in education.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quots.
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of results.
• Conviction that high expectations plus high accountability equal high performance and high growth.

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Service Handler or Manager Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Bilingual – Spanish or other language.

• Compensation – This position is a non‑exempt, hourly position.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes a $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the academic calendar. Part‑time hourly employees (working fewer than 40 hours/week) do not receive pay during system closures. Additionally, 10‑ and 11‑month hourly employees do not receive pay during the months in which they are not working.
• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development – YES Prep invests in developing leaders through high‑quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.