CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER

Sweeny ISD; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeny ISD is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager to provide on-site leadership of campus nutrition operations in Sweeny, Texas. The role ensures timely meal preparation and serving while maintaining safety standards district-wide.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a Certified Food Manager credential, and at least 3 years in institutional food service, with sanitation training during the first year and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Food Manager (CFM) certification required.
• Sanitation training is expected within the first year as manager.
• Strong knowledge of food handling and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus child nutrition operations on-site.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served per menu and deadlines.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health codes.
• Develop work schedules and oversee staff performance.
• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Compile reports and assist with payroll and records.

Skills

Food Safety

People Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Job description

CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918821
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

• Completion of a sanitation couse before or during the first year as manager
• 3 years experience in institutional food service operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cafeteria Management and Food Preparation

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

Safety and Sanitation

• 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.
• Conduct food handler safety training at the campus level and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

Inventory and Equipment

• Ensure appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• 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.
• Conduct regular physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
• Review and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll reporting purposes.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.05 to $24.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tena Azbell
• 1310 N. Elm St.
• Sweeny, Texas 77480
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]