Food Service Coordinator (SFA Liaison) 2026-27 SY

Food Service Coordinator (SFA Liaison) 2026-27 SY Elko Central Kitchen - Elko, Nevada This job is also posted in Elko Job Details

Job ID:

5773362

Application Deadline:

Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Elko County School District Food Service Coordinator (SFA Liaison)

Job Summary:

The Food Service Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the School District (acting as the School Food Authority, or SFA) and the contracted Food Service Management Company (FSMC). This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). The Coordinator maintains ultimate oversight, regulatory authority, and accountability for the district's food service operations while monitoring the vendor's performance. This position works 178 days. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. USDA Benefits Administration & Compliance

Application Management:

Administer the application process for all free and reduced-price meals, ensuring adherence to USDA guidelines.

Eligibility & Notification:

Establish and update program criteria for eligible students; formally notify parents and guardians of eligibility statuses.

Verification:

Execute the annual verification process for Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications as strictly required by USDA regulations.

Civil Rights & Anonymity:

Ensure absolute compliance with civil rights legislation, guaranteeing no child is discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Partner with the FSMC to enforce and protect the anonymity of students receiving free or reduced-price meals in accordance with 7 CFR § 245.6. 2. Operational Monitoring & Auditing

On-Site Reviews:

Conduct annual on-site reviews of the lunch counting and claiming system for every school under the district's jurisdiction, ensuring completion prior to February 1 of each school year.

Corrective Action Plans:

If an on-site review discloses issues with a school's meal counting or claiming procedures, ensure the school implements an immediate corrective action plan.

Follow-Up Audits:

Conduct a mandatory follow-up on-site review within 45 days of the initial review to verify that the corrective action successfully resolved the identified problem (7 CFR § 210.8(a)(1)).

System Validation:

Ensure that each school's claim is based on the counting system authorized by the State agency and that the system yields the actual number of reimbursable free, reduced-price, and paid lunches served daily. 3. Fiscal & Contract Authority

Signature Authority:

Retain exclusive signature authority on the State agency-SFA agreement, the free and reduced-price policy statement, and all monthly reimbursement claims.

Note:

This authority cannot be delegated to the FSMC.

Reimbursement & Claims:

Review, verify, and approve meal counts and financial claims submitted by the FSMC prior to submitting them to the State agency for reimbursement.

Contract Monitoring:

Monitor the FSMC's daily operations to ensure adherence to contract terms, nutritional standards, portion sizes, and cost-control measures. Qualifications & Skills Education and Experience

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in school foodservice operations, school business administration, or contract management.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Deep familiarity with USDA Child Nutrition Programs (NSLP, SBP) and state agency regulations is highly preferred. Core Competencies

Analytical Skills:

Ability to audit financial documents, cross-reference data, and interpret complex federal regulations.

Communication:

Strong written and verbal communication skills for navigating relationships between district leadership, parents/guardians, state auditors, and FSMC management. Attention to

Detail:

High precision in record-keeping, data verification, and meeting strict regulatory deadlines. Physical Demands & Work Environment

Travel:

Regular travel between various school sites within the district to perform mandatory on-site reviews.

Environment:

Split between a standard office environment and school cafeteria/kitchen environments. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required