Child Nutrition Assistant Manager (8 Hour)

McCollum HS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlandale Independent School District is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant Manager for McCollum High School in San Antonio, TX. The role leads on-site campus nutrition operations, ensures safe food handling, and supervises staff to meet menu requirements under Central Office policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Certified Food Manager credential, and one year of institutional food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Food Manager (CFM) required.
• One year experience in institutional food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules and oversee campus nutrition workers.
• Maintain serving schedules and serve foods per menu specifications.
• Coordinate with cafeteria manager to accommodate schedule changes and resolve personnel issues.
• Ensure food safety and high quality; store and handle items safely.
• Conduct campus food handler safety training and enforce cleanliness standards.
• Operate kitchen tools safely and follow safety procedures for cleanliness.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor and safeguard facilities.
• Maintain inventories and ensure adequate food quantities daily.

Skills

Food safety

People management

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Job description

Child Nutrition Assistant Manager (8 Hour)

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Assistant Manager

Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Pay Grade: 3
Dept./School: Child Nutrition

Calendar Days: 193

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for on-site leadership of campus child nutrition operations. Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Ensure all operations follow safe food handling standards.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
Knowledge of food handler safety
Ability to manage personnel
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
One year experience in institutional food service operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management and Food Preparation

• 1. Develop work schedules, assign work to campus child nutrition workers, and oversee completion of duties.
• 2. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• 3. Work cooperatively with cafeteria manager to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.

Safety and Sanitation

• 4. Ensure food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements. Store and handle food items and supplies safely following health and safety codes and regulations.
• 5. Conduct food handler safety training at the campus level and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• 6. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• 7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 8. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inventory and Equipment

• 9. Ensure appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
• 10. Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• 11. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus child nutrition department. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
• 12. Conduct regular physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• 13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
• 14. Review and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll reporting purposes.
• 15. Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• 16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• 17. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor the work and issue work assignments to campus child nutrition workers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting

Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment

Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Child Nutrition Assistant Manager (8 Hour)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5990241
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Assistant Manager

Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Pay Grade: 3
Dept./School: Child Nutrition

Calendar Days: 193

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for on-site leadership of campus child nutrition operations. Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Ensure all operations follow safe food handling standards.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
Knowledge of food handler safety
Ability to manage personnel
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
One year experience in institutional food service operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management and Food Preparation

• 1. Develop work schedules, assign work to campus child nutrition workers, and oversee completion of duties.
• 2. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• 3. Work cooperatively with cafeteria manager to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.

Safety and Sanitation

• 4. Ensure food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements. Store and handle food items and supplies safely following health and safety codes and regulations.
• 5. Conduct food handler safety training at the campus level and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• 6. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• 7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 8. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inventory and Equipment

• 9. Ensure appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
• 10. Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• 11. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus child nutrition department. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
• 12. Conduct regular physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• 13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including reports of daily and monthly financial, production and activity records.
• 14. Review and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll reporting purposes.
• 15. Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• 16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• 17. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the cafeteria manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor the work and issue work assignments to campus child nutrition workers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting

Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment

Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.25 to $34.33 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required