Cafeteria Assistant Manager - Child Nutrition - 2026-2027 School Year

Tomball Independent School District; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomball ISD's Child Nutrition department is hiring a Cafeteria Assistant Manager to support the cafeteria manager in daily food preparation, service, and operations at Tomball, TX.

Required are a high school diploma and a valid Food Handler certificate; TISD manager training or TASN certification is preferred. This full-time role pays $17.18 per hour and offers growth in school food service responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate from ServSafe or another accredited source.
• Completion of the TISD manager training class preferred.
• TASN certified or actively seeking certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafeteria Manager with the overall operation of the cafeteria.
• Assist in work scheduling, supervising/assisting in food prep, and ensuring menu is prepared and served.
• Maintain records of food production, ordering, receiving, inventory, and daily income.
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions and conduct weekly safety meetings.

Skills

Working knowledge of school food服务环境

Supervisory/leadership abilities

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certificate (ServSafe or equivalent)

TISD manager training class (preferred)

TASN certification (preferred)

Tools

Food service software familiarity

Job description

Cafeteria Assistant Manager - Child Nutrition - 2026-2027 School Year

Tomball ISD CHILD NUTRITION – TOMBALL, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5927043

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Cafeteria Manager with the overall operation of the cafeteria.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must hold and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate from ServSafe or another accredited source.

Completion of the TISD manager training class preferred.

TASN certified or actively seeking certification.

Minimum Experience:

One year experience as a production specialist with TISD or equivalent with another school food service establishment preferred.

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Have a working knowledge of the school food service environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic computer business applications.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to accept operational responsibility in the absence of the manager.
• In cooperation with the cafeteria manager, assist in work scheduling, supervising/assisting in food prep, and ensure planned menu is being prepare and served.
• In cooperation with the cafeteria manager, assist in maintaining detailed records of food production, ordering, receiving, inventory control, and daily income.
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions and ensure weekly safety meetings are being conducted by the designated safety monitor.
• Assist in keeping a line of communication open between the manager and co-workers.
• Establish good relations with students, school personnel and parents.
• Demonstrate a desire for professional growth in all food service areas by attending meetings, seminars, and classes which are held by or upon the request of the food service director.
• Present an image of professionalism by following department attendance policy, personal hygiene, and dress code.
• Learn and operate departmental software programs.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to perform any additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance and on occasion repetitively

Work in a fast paced environment, and stand for extended periods of time

Moderate exposure to extreme temperature changes

Physical demands will include: walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, some stooping, bending, and twisting.

Equipment Used

Use of large and small commercial kitchen equipment including: electric slicer, mixer, pressure and convection steamer, convection oven, dish machine, commercial food processor, and sharp/serrated cutting tools.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $17.18 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Whitney Johnson , Director of Child Nutrition
• ANCILLARY SERVICES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]