Elementary/Middle School Manager - School Nutrition

Belton ISD; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belton ISD is seeking a School Nutrition Manager to supervise cafeteria operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals are prepared and served on time in elementary and middle schools in Belton, Texas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Bell County Health Card, and the Serve Safe/Pro Metric card within 90 days. You will manage staff, schedules, and cashier training while upholding district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bell County Health Card required.
• Serve Safe/Pro Metric Professional Food Managers Card must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules and assign duties to campus nutrition workers; evaluate performance.
• Maintain serving schedules and ensure meals follow menu specifications and policies.
• Coordinate with campus principals for schedule changes and special serving requirements.
• Ensure friendly service and accurate use of the point of sale system by cashiers.
• Oversee school site staff, promote growth and teamwork; submit reports timely.

Skills

Food service management

Personnel management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bell County Health Card

Serve Safe/Pro Metric card (within 90 days)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: School Nutrition Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt, 186 days

Elementary and Middle Schools

Reports to: Director of School Nutrition Pay Grade: AUX-3

Dept./School: School Nutrition

Date Revised: 5/07/2018

Primary Purpose

The School Nutrition Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned area. The Manager is responsible for upholding the policies and standards of the School Nutrition Department and ensuring that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served within the established timeframe.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Bell County Health Card
• Serve Safe/Pro Metric Professional Food Managers Card (obtain within 90 days of employment)

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 (1) year experience in public school food service operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Cafeteria Management and Food Preparation

1. Develop work schedules, assign work to campus school nutrition workers, oversee completion of duties and evaluate work performance.
2. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
3. Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.
4. Assure friendly service to all who participate in the school nutrition program.
5. Oversee point of sale system and train cashiers to use it accurately.
6. Manage employees at the school site, promoting employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
7. Submit invoices, accident reports, food orders, absence reports and all other reports in a timely manner.
8. Decorate assigned area for holidays and special events as appropriate and utilize approved marketing tools.
9. Help with “special events” for assigned campus.
10. Oversee the closing of school for summer and follow department end of year procedures.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Ensure established procedures are followed so that food is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment, according to HACCP standards and Bell County Health Department codes and regulations.
2. Work with kitchen employees to ensure the food production system provides safe and nutritious food of high quality that comply with meal requirements.
3. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
5. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
6. Maintain a clean and organized storage area. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

Inventory and Equipment

1. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.
2. Oversee safe operation of all kitchen equipment. Report needed repairs in a timely manner and justify replacement of existing equipment to meet needs of facility.
3. Conduct regular inventory of equipment and supplies.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
2. Review and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll reporting purposes.
3. Complete annual continuing education requirements.
4. Ensure that kitchen operates under compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Belton ISD and follow directives from superiors.

Food Truck

1. Oversee daily operations and special events involving the district food truck.

Other

1. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
2. Maintain confidentiality on student information, records, and personnel issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to campus food service 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Revised: May 2018

Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department

Elementary/Middle School Manager - School Nutrition

Belton, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5988934

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $16 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Teager
• 400 N Wall St
• Belton, Texas 76513
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]