About The Position
The Free and Reduced Meal Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the district’s free and reduced-price meal program in accordance with Colorado Department of Education Office of School Nutrition requirements and regulations governing the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The role performs advanced data analysis for the programs, including compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, handling and transporting documents, and maintaining files for audit purposes. The manager also develops and promotes positive community relations among school and community stakeholders. The position processes meal applications district-wide, coordinates verification and Direct Certification, supports pupil and at-risk counting, prepares information for Administrative Reviews, and assists staff with program processes. It also responds to questions from parents and community members, distributes participation reports, and handles catering invoices and payments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Experience in administrative assistance/clerical work, data analytics, or child nutrition.
- All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with free/reduced application processing.
Responsibilities
- Process free and reduced-price meal applications district-wide.
- Coordinate and complete the verification process in accordance with program regulations.
- Coordinate and complete Direct Certification in accordance with program regulations.
- Work with Information Systems to collect, compile, and tabulate data for the district’s pupil and at-risk counting process.
- Coordinate and distribute meal application packet information.
- Assist and train department support staff and kitchen managers on free and reduced-price meal applications and processes.
- Prepare, compile, and maintain relevant information and data for the Administrative Review required for department participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
- Consult with parents or community members by phone or in person about the Child Nutrition program and free and reduced applications and verification.
- Distribute free and reduced participation reports to campus principals and counselors.
- Issue catering invoices and post payments when received.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
