School Nutrition Specialist

Lisa Academy Charter Schools LISA Academy District - Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5950948

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Full job description:

Department: Child Nutrition Location: District Office, with travel to Central Arkansas campuses Reports To: Designated District Child Nutrition Supervisor

LISA Academy is seeking an organized, dependable, and proactive School Nutrition Specialist to support the Child Nutrition Department.

This position primarily consists of administrative responsibilities
, including maintaining records, processing purchasing documentation, tracking invoices and budget activity, supporting student meal eligibility processes, and coordinating routine communications. The position also provides campus and point-of-sale support as needed.

The successful candidate must learn new processes quickly, take initiative, and independently complete recurring assignments once trained. Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and communicate issues promptly are essential.

• Track purchases and follow up on missing invoices, receipts, approvals, or supporting documentation.
• Retrieve Square transaction information and forward required documentation to Accounts Payable or designated Finance staff.
• Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets as invoices are received and flag discrepancies for review.
• Ensure invoices and supporting documents are submitted promptly to Accounts Payable and filed in the appropriate folders.
• Assist with organizing vendor statements, credits, rebates, and other financial records.
• Monitor assigned Child Nutrition emails, respond to routine inquiries within established procedures, and route matters requiring supervisory review.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, services, and follow-up activities as assigned.
• Maintain organized electronic files, calendars, task lists, and deadline reminders.
• Complete other routine administrative assignments supporting department operations.

• Assist with processing and maintaining meal applications, direct certification records, and supporting documentation according to district procedures.
• Support parent outreach, application follow-up, and routine correspondence regarding student meal accounts.
• Assist with the annual meal application verification process, including organizing records, tracking responses, and preparing documentation.
• Maintain accurate student information in current nutrition software and other designated district systems.
• Protect confidential student, household, and financial information.
• Collect and organize campus meal trackers, participation information, and other records needed for reporting and review.

• Follow established procedures for meal accountability and identifying reimbursable meals after completing required training.
• Visit assigned campuses to observe meal service and complete district monitoring checklists.
• Document and promptly report food shortages, missing menu items, staffing or POS coverage concerns, service delays, and other operational issues.
• Collect and organize production records, delivery documentation, and campus service information for supervisory review.
• Help coordinate communication among campuses, district staff, and the Food Service Management Company.
• Maintain documentation related to approved meal service changes.

• Use spreadsheets, email, current nutrition software platform(s), POS platforms, and…