Nutrition Services Specialist

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This position will close at 8:00am on January 5, 2026.

• High school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis on accounting and bookkeeping. (Required)
• Typing accurate at 40 wpm. (Required)
• Demonstrate computer skills.
• Ability to meet the public.
• Three to five years previous experience in secretarial or clerical field.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with staff, parents, and the public.
• Pass Excel and Word testing. (Required)
• Testing must be completed (and passed) before applicants are eligible for an interview.
• Applicants must also apply to the position before scheduling testing.
• Contact FFC8 Administration at  to schedule testing. Testing spots are limited and fill up quickly.
• Applicants who have already completed and passed testing are NOT required to test again.

Responsible for supporting the department by providing administrative and operational assistance to the Director and Assistant Director of Nutrition Services. Provide general administrative assistance to department staff by performing assigned department processes/projects, answering and screening phone calls, preparing written communications, receiving and responding to inquiries and requests from schools and parents, submitting monthly state reimbursement claims, processing all free and reduced lunch program applications and assisting with the State Pupil Count and Annual Review processes.

• Answer phones and greet visitors to the TSC building.
• Coordinate and/or perform essential processes related to Nutrition Services department functions, including entering purchase orders and check requests into accounting software, maintaining accounts payable records, processing accounts receivable and tracking petty cash expenditures. Order and maintain office supplies including uniforms for kitchen staff. Organize and oversee daily bank deposits for all schools. Serve as a back‑up for delivering bank deposits.
• Input meal count and invoices in Aramark financial system for weekly closing.
• Process and maintain all federal Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program applications, as District Determining Official.
• Provide support and serve as a resource for all kitchen managers and staff, including training on computers and point of sale (POS) software.
• Assist kitchen staff with breakfast and/or lunch service as needed if short staffed.
• Prepare and assist with state pupil count audit materials and attend annual state trainings.
• Respond to inquiries from parents, students, public, administration, and District staff. Direct individuals to others as needed.
• Perform on‑site reviews for all kitchens as established by State rules and regulations.
• Assist with operation of summer food program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Good interpersonal relations skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, math and accounting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and prioritize work projects.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

Nutrition Services Specialist are on the Classified Salary Schedule.

• FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to eight years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
• Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.

Fountain‑Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long‑term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

261 days per year – 8 Hour Work Day