Food Production Lead

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, Texas is seeking a Food Production Lead to direct all food production activities within the Nutrition Services department. The role emphasizes safe food handling, inventory control, and staff supervision in a school setting.

The position requires English proficiency, physical ability to lift 60 lbs, and prior food production experience. Training, attendance, and adherence to sanitation standards are essential, with 260 workdays per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Physically able to perform duties; lift up to 60 lbs., bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• One or more years of food production experience and/or professional culinary training preferred; some supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all assigned food production within the department.
• Direct proper handling of all foods in storage and transfer to other departments.
• Assist in correcting problems with a production product.
• Complete the production schedule for the weekly menu meeting.
• Maintain inventory and rotation of products.
• Attend sanitation certification class and comply with food handling procedures.
• Comply with safety standards and report accidents within 24 hours.
• Schedule training programs with food production workers and provide coaching.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Production Manager/Director.

Skills

English language

Physical fitness

Food production experience

Supervision

Tools

Sanitation Certification

Job description

Food Production Lead

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District NUTRITION SERVICES - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5435258
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Nov 10, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 lbs., 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

260days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$21.38/NS6

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct all assigned food production within the department.
• Direct the proper handling of all foods in storage and their transfer to other departments.
• Assist in correcting problems with a production product.
• Complete the production schedule and have it ready for the weekly menu meeting.
• Maintain ongoing inventory and rotation of products.
• 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 the Food Service Director.
• 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.
• Participate in TASN classes to obtain certification of at least Level I.
• Comply with appropriate operational procedures and safety standards in the use of all equipment.
• Schedule ongoing training programs with food production workers in the department.
• Support the Food Service Department with regular and reliable attendance.
• Training food production workers in the department. Including coaching and performance indicators per policy and department/district handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Production Manager and/or the Food Service Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.38 Per Hour

Contact Information

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