Part-Time Summer Food Service Program Coordinator (181128)

HICKORY CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The Summer Food Service Program Coordinator assists the School Nutrition Director and School Nutrition Supervisors with the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the district's Summer Food Service Program and non-congregate summer meal operations. This is a part-time position and hours will vary significantly throughout the year based on program needs. The position will not exceed 19.5 hours per week, no benefits. The coordinator must be available during critical planning periods and summer meal distribution days as determined by the School Nutrition Administration. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Planning & Development Assist with planning all aspects of the Summer Food Service Program, including congregate and non-congregate meal service. Assist with establishing distribution dates, times, locations, staffing plans, meal quantities, and operating procedures. Evaluate previous summer operations and recommend improvements. Identify potential new meal distribution sites and opportunities to expand access to children. Communicate with neighboring school districts and community organizations regarding potential partnerships or service opportunities in underserved areas. Explore transportation partnerships, including opportunities with Greenway Public Transportation or other community partners, to improve access to meal sites. Menu Planning & Procurement Assist with development of nutritious, appealing, cost-effective summer menus that meet applicable program requirements. Work with the School Nutrition Director to maximize the use of USDA Foods, including processed commodity products, to control food costs. Assist with forecasting, ordering, inventory, and product utilization. Identify equipment, refrigeration, transportation, packaging, storage, and other operational needs for summer meal service. Assist with purchasing and procurement planning in accordance with applicable district and program requirements. Registration, Technology & Program Integrity Assist with development and management of family registration procedures. Assist with QR-code check-in systems and other technology used for meal distribution. Help develop procedures that provide an efficient experience for families while maintaining accurate meal counts and preventing duplicate meal distribution. Review participation trends and recommend adjustments to meal quantities, locations, schedules, and distribution procedures. Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinate with HCS Communications and School Nutrition Administration to promote summer meal availability. Assist with development and distribution of program information, registration materials, site information, and family communications. Develop relationships with community organizations and potential partners to increase awareness and participation. Site Operations & Staff Leadership Work closely with cafeteria managers and School Nutrition employees involved in summer meal preparation and distribution. Assist managers and employees with daily assignments, production records, ordering, inventory, meal counts, food safety, and distribution procedures. Provide direction and support to summer staff as assigned by the School Nutrition Administration. Assist with staff training before and during summer operations. Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate concerns promptly to the School Nutrition Director and Supervisors. Be present and available on designated distribution days. This may require a split shift or working the full distribution day depending on program needs. Monitoring & Compliance Conduct required site monitoring and program reviews as assigned. Review meal counts, production records, distribution records, inventories, and other required documentation for accuracy and completeness. Assist in ensuring compliance with USDA, Nort…

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