Child Nutrition Services

La Joya Independent School District; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

La Joya Independent School District is seeking a Child Nutrition Campus Manager to lead on-site operations in the Mission area. The role focuses on preparing and serving meals in accordance with menu requirements while upholding food safety standards and department policies.

Responsibilities include staff scheduling, supervision, and collaboration with school leadership to meet daily program goals and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules for campus child nutrition workers.
• Maintain serving schedules and ensure menu compliance.
• Coordinate with campus principal to accommodate schedule changes and resolve staff issues.
• Ensure food is prepared and served following safety standards.
• Conduct food handler safety training at campus level and enforce cleanliness standards.
• Maintain inventories and oversee equipment maintenance; recommend replacements.
• Compile reports and maintain time/attendance records for payroll.
• Monitor and supervise campus staff in daily operations.

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5697144

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Child Nutrition Campus Manager

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

(Elementary & Middle School)

Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition

Date Revised: November 2024

Dept./School: Child Nutrition (Pre-screening may be conducted by an approved medical vendor prior to starting employment)

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:

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

Position Working Days: 187

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.51 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required