Food Production Back-Up Lead

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Food Production Back-Up Lead in Houston, Texas. The role involves directing food production operations in the absence of the lead and ensuring quality standards are met.

Applicants should have food production experience and strong ability to work under physical demands. A commitment to safety and operational standards is essential. The position has a starting salary of $19.02 per hour and requires full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 60 lb, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• Experience in food production and professional culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department in the absence of the Food Production Lead.
• Assist in correcting production product problems.
• Maintain inventory and product rotation.

Skills

Ability to speak, read, and understand English

Physically able to perform assigned duties

Food production experience

Supervision experience

Job description

Cypress‑Fairbanks Independent School District NUTRITION SERVICES – Houston, Texas. Job ID: 5800603

Food Production Back‑Up Lead

Starting Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $19.02 per hour (NS‑4)

Terms of Employment: 261 days

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Physically able to perform the assigned duties. Frequently required to lift up to at least 60 lb., bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level. Occasionally required to drive automatic equipment or vehicles, and climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and scaffolds.
• Continuously required to work with machinery, walk, and stand.
• One or more years of food production experience and/or professional culinary training preferred. Including some supervision experience.

Essential Functions

• Direct the department in the absence of the Food Production Lead.
• Assist in correcting problems with production products.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and rotation of products.
• Assist with training food production workers in the department, including coaching and performance indicators per policy and department/district handbook.
• Attend the sanitation certification class required by departmental guidelines. Comply with food handling procedures established by the Food Service Department and maintain sanitation standards at or above the level set by Food Service Director (refer to Food Service Handbook Appendix and training programs).
• Comply with safety standards established by the Food Service Department. Report job-related accidents and/or injuries to the immediate supervisor within 24 hours of the incident.
• Comply with appropriate operational procedures and safety standards in the use of all equipment.
• Participate in TASN classes to obtain certification of at least Level 1.
• Support the Food Service Department with regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Production Manager and/or the Food Service Director.

Working Conditions

Standing for prolonged periods; walking; carrying; pushing/pulling and lifting over 60 pounds. May be required to perform job tasks in extremely hot and cold areas of the Food Production Center.

Contact Information

• Samantha Mims, Assistant Director, Nutrition Services HR
• Email: [e-mail]