CNS Manager 1

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is looking for a CNS Manager 1 to oversee meal preparation and service for students and staff. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and handling financial records. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, as well as two years of prior experience in school food service. The position is full-time, requires immediate availability, and offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Texas School Food Service Certification Level III within 3 years of assignment.
• Two years of prior experience in school food service is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and serving of meals for students and staff.
• Train and supervise employees in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Handle financial transactions and maintain records.

Skills

Food production in large quantities

Supervision and management

Basic accounting and bookkeeping

Decision making under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas School Food Service Certification Level III

Job description

CNS Manager 1

Midland Independent School District Child Nutrition Services – Midland, Texas.

Job ID: 5550984

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

POSITION: CNS Manager 1

EXEMPT STATUS: Non‑Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 183

PAY GRADE: Aux PG-5

DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT: Child Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO: CNS Supervisor

SUPERVISES:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Two years prior experience in school food service or equivalent

Position Function/Purpose

Direct and manage the efficient preparation and serving of meals for students and staff at an assigned elementary school. Assume total responsibility for CNS operation; manage and train employees; plan and supervise food preparation and service; maintain accurate records; make administrative decisions; represent the CNS Department in communications with school personnel, students, parents and vendors; serve as cashier and in other capacities as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce the rules and regulations of the CNS Department, the Midland Independent School District, the state of Texas, and the United States government.
• Communicate and maintain a good rapport with the Director, supervisor, principal, faculty, staff, students, parents and vendors.
• Assign duties, hours, breaks and lunch periods for employees to insure prompt and efficient service.
• Inspect food preparation processes to insure food production within standards of taste, quality, quantity, appearance and sanitation and meets standards of the Midland County Health Department within state regulations.
• Account for all financial transactions within individual school food service operation including cash receipts and deposits, meals served, ESI time sheets and payroll; keep accurate records.
• Forecast amounts needed, order, receive, and store food, paper goods, supplies and chemicals.
• Complete monthly inventory of all food and non-food and compute cash value and compile annual equipment inventory and recommend new or additional equipment needed.
• Take charge in an emergency or accident, exercising judgment, administer basic first aid, send for or take injured or ill employee for emergency care if needed, complete accident report and represent the CNS Department in workman's compensation hearings when necessary.
• Participate in promotions, merchandising programs, nutrition education classes, catering functions and special activities.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Orient, train, and supervise employees in all aspects of school CNS.
• Enforce the policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding conduct and job performance.
• Perform annual appraisals, make recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Counsel employees regarding job deficiencies.
• Make staffing recommendations for hiring, promotion, continued employment and termination of employees based on documented observation and evaluation.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Texas School Food Service Certification Level III within 3 years of assignment.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Produce food in large quantities and understand food production terminology and methods.
• Supervise and manage people.
• Perform basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Know district procedures and policies and Federal and State regulations governing school Food Service operations.
• Make decisions and work under pressure to meet deadlines and time schedules.

Minimum Experience

• Successfully complete Management Training.
• Two years of prior experience in school food service or equivalent.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be in excellent physical and mental health. If individual has a history of recent or chronic health problems, must have a full medical release by a licensed physician.
• Must be mentally and emotionally stable and able to work in a high pressure, high stress environment and function well under demands of physically strenuous work, mentally demanding responsibilities and emotionally challenging situations involving CNS employees, students, staff, parents, vendors and others.

Physical Demands

• Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 35 lbs.).
• Pushing, reaching within a wide range of motion.
• Use of fingers, hands, arms and legs.
• Standing and walking (6 hours).
• Repeated bending.
• Occasional climbing.
• Specific visual requirements (reading instructions, operating cash register, calculator, computer, measuring ingredients, and assessing product quality).
• Taste acuity.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.