2026-27 Part-Time Child Nutrition Workers

McAllen Independent School District; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District is seeking Part-Time Child Nutrition Workers to prepare and serve cafeteria meals across district sites. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and a City of McAllen Food Handler's Certification. Prior institutional food service experience is favored.

The position involves varied shifts and requires strong customer service and teamwork. Staff will work up to 20 hours per week, with potential for occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Food Handler's Certification by City of McAllen is required.
• Ability to perform basic math and read/write.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per recipes and menus, ensuring quality and safety.
• Provide meals according to school meal schedules and special diets.
• Possess reliable transportation for substitutions and coverages across sites.
• Deliver excellent customer service to students, staff and parents.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper dress code in the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Basic math

Customer service

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler's Certification

Job description

2026-27 Part-Time Child Nutrition Workers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861508

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

10POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Child Nutrition Worker is responsible for preparing and serving cafeteria meals for all meal services the district participates in through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Food Handler's Certification by City of McAllen, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation, required

Ability to perform basic math, required

Demonstrate effective customer service skills, required

Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines with food preparation, preferred

Must be able to read, write and understand verbal instructions, required

Knowledge and ability to work with computers, preferred

Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, and twist, required

Experience:

Experience in institutional food service operations, preferred

Workdays:242 - 20 hours per week

Pay Date: Biweekly

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare food per the recipes and the menu with high quality, serve food on time and so that it is aesthetically pleasing, ensure food is safe to eat.
• Prepare and serve meals with required quantities of food and non-food according to the school meal schedules and special diet modifications.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel short distance and successfully substitute at current or different site. Ability to work all CNP meal services such as breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. Saturday and non-calendar workday may be required on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrate ability to work with coworkers cooperatively and always provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Perform clean up duties as assigned by supervisor and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation; maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to proper dress code according to the department’s policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Use large and small kitchen equipment, including sharp cutting tools; use food grade cleaning solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions; plan and organize work within time constraints.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Frequent heavy lifting as much as 45 pounds

Frequent carrying weight of 15 to 45 pounds

Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, and visual acuity

Frequent standing, climbing stairs, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, repetitive hand motions

Exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to noise

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Diana Salinas-Moreno , Coordinator of Child Nutrition Operations
• Dept of Child Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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