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DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION: 26-27 Child Nutrition Coordinator REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Operations Manager POSITION TYPE: 12-monthSTART DATE: July 2026COMPENSATION: $21.98 - $25.83, Home Office Grade 2At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. Some quick stats about us:21,650 Students 2,600 Team Members16 Secondary Campuses12 Elementary Campuses91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch96% Hispanic & African-American Students99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University85% First-Generation College StudentsRanked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World ReportWe serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Child Nutrition Coordinator with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships. To put it simply, you will help create and implement seamless operations that support opportunities for learners in pursuing their college and career pathways.THE ROLEWhen you join the YES Prep team some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:Compliance and ReportingSupporting the Child Nutrition Assistant and Operations Manager with internal and external program compliance regulations;Assisting Child Nutrition Operation Manager and Operations Specialists with daily reports and audits;Conducting daily edit checks and pulling reports from Primero the Child Nutrition software to ensure accuracy;Staying up to date on all changes to meal programs through regular monitoring of and attending all relevant trainings;Processing, compiling, and staying up to date on health inspections and grease trap cleanings for all schools;Tracking of Child Nutrition vehicle maintenance and mileage.Administrative SupportSupporting the Child Nutrition Operations Manager, Child Nutrition Operations Specialists, and Child Nutrition Assistant with administrative duties;Preparing administrative documents and emails for the Child Nutrition Team;Sending out district-wide correspondence communications;Responding to calls sent to the general Child Nutrition mailbox;Checking, responding, and clearing the Child Nutrition emails;Setting up agendas for our Child Nutrition, vendor, wellness, advisory meetings;Compiling data and housing in our CN Teams files and other housing locations.Coordination and CommunicationAssisting in the coordination of the field trip lunch tracker & processes with Full-Service Management Company (food vendor) for all YES Prep campuses;Sending daily email reports to the Child Nutrition team and food vendor;Supporting the Child Nutrition Department at campuses for all hands-on deck days and Child Nutrition Events;Supporting new schools and Child Nutrition vendor with health inspections and permitting;Processing dietary restrictions needs from school to vendor;Supporting the organization of the Wellness Policy work at the district level;Coordinating, planning, and executing with the Child Nutrition designee Wellness events, National School Lunch and Breakfast weeks, and any national event program;Aiding and collaborating in the development of advertising content for child nutrition menu boards;Drafting presentations for internal Child Nutrition presentations.Student Eligibility and ApplicationsAssisting in the management of the student eligibility process - processing Free and Reduced Lunch Applications;Assisting in constructing state and federal application formatting, delivery, and follow-up of applications.Procurement and OrdersPlacing orders for the department including supplies, food, etc.Additional duties as assignedTHE PERSONWe seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVESAssociate's degree3+ years of experience in an administrative, compliance, or related field Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Excellent organizational and people skills including time management and follow upAbility to anticipate and resolve problemsAbility to maintain the highest level of confidentiality Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFS Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth THE NICE TO HAVESBachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institutionExperience in Child Nutrition At least 2 years exemplary record working in a fast-paced office environmentBilingual in SpanishAbility to maintain emotional control under stressDemonstrated ability to work on a teamTHE PERKSCompensation - This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure. Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development. Award Winning Culture - The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston's Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.