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

Tomball ISD; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 19,138 - 27,258; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tomball, Texas, is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Assistant Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include assisting the Cafeteria Manager in operational tasks and maintaining food service quality. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

The role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Contact Whitney Johnson at 281-357-3170 or [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Food Handler’s Certificate from ServSafe or an accredited source.
• Completion of TISD manager training class preferred.
• TASN certification or actively seeking certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cafeteria Manager with overall operation of the cafeteria.
• Maintain detailed records of food production and inventory control.
• Establish good relations with students, personnel, and parents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of school food service

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

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

Job ID: 5718455

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2025

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $16.84 per hour

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

• Accept operational responsibility in the absence of the manager.
• Assist in work scheduling, supervising/assisting in food prep, and ensure planned menu is being prepared and served.
• 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.

Contact Information

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