Child Nutrition Assistant Manager

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, seeks a Food Service Worker to assist in the efficient maintenance and supervision of a school nutrition program under the direction of the principal and cafeteria manager.

Responsibilities include overseeing campus operations, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, managing inventories and reports, and supporting NSLP/Breakfast programs in accordance with policies and state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler's Card required.
• Three (3) years food service experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Valid TX/NM driver’s license/ID card; subject to district screening policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus school nutrition operations with the principal and cafeteria manager.
• Supervise kitchen personnel in production, service, and cleanup operations.
• Operate the food service program with effective money and inventory accounting.
• Maintain food and supply inventories and reorder as needed.
• Ensure food is produced safely and meets quality standards per policies.
• Prepare reports and data entry as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Implement National School Lunch and Breakfast program policies.
• Recommend equipment replacement needs.
• Instruct staff in safety and sanitation procedures.
• Read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Attend the work site to meet essential functions of the job.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Read/Write English

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Assist in the efficient maintenance and supervision of a food service program in an individual school under the direction and guidance of the school principal and the cafeteria manager. Adhere to established federal and state laws and regulations and YISD Board of Trustees policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Work cooperatively with the campus principal and cafeteria manager to oversee campus school nutrition operations.
• Supervise kitchen personnel in production service and clean-up operations.
• Operate the school's child nutrition program within established guidelines to ensure a cost effective program of high integrity with effective accounting of money and inventory.
• Assist in maintaining the food and supply inventory and order items when inventories fall below established amounts.
• Assist in ensuring food is produced safely, of high quality, according to policies, procedures and department requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and data entry as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Implement the policies and procedures of National School Lunch and breakfast programs.
• Recommend small equipment replacement needs.
• Assist in the instruction of staff in safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by district, state, and federal policies.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; possess current Food Handler's Card; three (3) years food service experience; ability to organize, delegate, instruct and train; ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English. Strong communication and leadership skills preferred. Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license/ID card; subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation; must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier.

Mental/Physical Demands

Handle multiple tasks while working under pressure. Maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently. Handle exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Do continual walking, prolonged standing, pushing and pulling. Do frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing (ladder).

Required Documents

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler's Card
• Valid TX/NM driver's license/ID card