Child Nutrition Manager Trainee

FOOD SERVICE DEPT; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria ISD FOOD SERVICE DEPT in Victoria, Texas seeks a Child Nutrition Manager Trainee to oversee campus food service operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health codes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, food manager certification, Level III TASN within 3 years, sanitation training, and at least three years in institutional food service; strong planning and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Food Manager certification required.
• Level III TASN certification within 3 years of employment; recertification every 3 years.
• Sanitation course completion within first year of employment.
• Three years' experience in institutional food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation.
• Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.
• Meet time restraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Department.
• Meet health codes.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required.
• Maintain cost-effective procurement and inventory systems meeting TEA standards.
• Initiate purchase orders and bids within budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment as necessary.
• Maintain asset documentation.
• Plan and direct inventory and stock control for equipment and supplies.
• Develop training options and improvement plans for Child Nutrition operations.
• Ensure measures are in place to protect food, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

People management

Planning & organization

Food service operations knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Manager certification

Level III TASN certification

Job description

Child Nutrition Manager Trainee

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This job is also posted in Region3 Jobs , and VICTORIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 4953556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 24, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days Employed:196 Days

Qualification Guidelines:

Education/Certifications:

High School diploma or GED

Food Manager certification

Obtain Level III TASN certification within 3 years of employment

Must maintain and re-certify every 3 years

Completionofa sanitation course before or during the first year ofemployment

Experience:

Three years' experience in institutional food service operations

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate performance of cafeteria managers and support staff assigned to the area of Child Nutrition

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, food and utility cart; standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; POS register Posture: Frequent walking; standing; pushing/pulling; some bending/stooping/kneeling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying objects

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; some districtwide travel; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation.

2. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.

3. Meet time restraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Department.

4. Meet health codes.

5. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Budget and inventory

6. Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

7. Compile cost estimates based on documented program needs.

8. Maintain a cost-effective and efficient system of procurement of all food meeting Federal procurement and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.

9. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.

10. Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replace equipment as necessary.

11. Maintain asset documentation

Personnel management

12. Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.

13. Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the Child Nutrition area.

Saftey

14. Ensure that measures are in place and operating to protect food, supplies, and equipment in school cafeterias, lunchrooms, and warehouses.

15. Maintain safety standards that confirm with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.

Other

16. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques for Food Service/Child Nutrition operations.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.90 to $18.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dora Padierna , Supervisor
• FOOD SERVICE DEPT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]