School Lunch Clerk-SST Sugar Land CP

School Lunch Clerk – SST Sugar Land CP

Location: Sugarland College Prep, Richmond, TX, US

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $16.50 – $24.99 per hour

Reports to: Operations Manager

Work Hours: Normal work hours (205 days)

Job Summary: To effectively operate the Child Nutrition program at the campus, including compliance with all state and federal regulations and adherence with SST policies and procedures.

• Current Food Manager Certification as accepted by the Texas Department of State Health Services, preferred or obtained in the first two weeks of employment.
• A minimum of 1-year of school food service experience, preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus and participate in appropriate campus activities to educate and/or encourage student and parent involvement.
• Ability to use a computer, including Child Nutrition software, district database, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data, focus on details and process accurate information.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem‑solving skills.

• Process student eligibility applications and complete verification in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Monitor student lunch accounts and notify households of negative balances through phone calls, letters, and emails.
• Review meal service production records daily, reporting any discrepancies to the District and/or Central Office.
• Operate point of service during breakfast, lunch, and snack meal periods, ensuring that each student has selected a reimbursable meal.
• Maintain the appropriate documentation for students requesting special dietary accommodations, in accordance with USDA protocol.
• Operate the after school snack program, distributing reimbursable snacks and maintaining the appropriate documentation (if offered).
• Operate the a la carte program, ordering products, maintaining inventory, and managing all appropriate documentation (if offered).
• Participate in the Local School Wellness Policy, including collecting and maintaining documentation, assessing completion of policy goals, publicizing updates, and other related activities as outlined in the District Wellness Policy.
• Record meal counts and revenue daily, reporting discrepancies to the Regional and/or Central Office.
• Understand and execute all department/district policies and procedures.
• Operate the Child Nutrition Program in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Attend SST trainings and TDA Education Service Center Child Nutrition trainings, as required.
• Maintain Child Nutrition files.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Light work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.