Summer Program Counselor Summer Foods Monitor

Summer Program Counselor [Summer Foods Monitor]

Join the City of Atlanta as a Summer Food Service Monitor. You will work with the Department of Parks and Recreation under the supervision of the Program Coordinator to monitor breakfast and lunch meal service for compliance with USDA and state regulations, and to provide administrative support for the Summer Food Service Program office. The program serves children attending community and private agency summer programs.

The position is seasonal, Monday through Friday.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Posting expires: Open until filled

Schedule: 7:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday (average 7 hours/day)

Location: City of Atlanta

• Visits all sites within the first week of food service operation and regularly thereafter
• Pick up and check accuracy of paperwork from each site weekly
• Prepare reports of visits and reviews of food service operations on all assigned locations
• Attend weekly meetings to report on findings
• Review site paperwork for accuracy before submission to Summer Food Administrative Office
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food
• Ensure equipment is working properly
• Ensure that food site personnel maintain records and required documents
• Ensure each location maintains program supplies and operates in accordance with federal and state regulations

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and adequate auto insurance as required by State law
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Minimum of one‑year related work experience in nutrition or food production demonstrating the ability to perform essential job functions
• Familiar with public health regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, calculate arithmetic and complete forms
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

• College degree
• Supervisory experience
• Familiarity with education and recreation programs for children in an urban setting
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines or serve‑safe certification
• Prior experience as a monitor or inspector in the food service industry
• Patience and ability to relate well with children
• Strong time‑management skills and work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, and cross‑functional teams

• City‑of‑Atlanta required training will be held on TBD in May.
• Summer staff will be required to work a 7‑hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8 – July 24 2026. Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.

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