Kitchen Leader & Interim Manager - School Nutrition Services

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District seeks an Assistant Manager for School Nutrition Services to oversee daily food preparation, service, and operations across the district’s cafeterias. The role supports the Manager in supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring meals meet meal patterns and quality expectations.

The ideal candidate has district food service experience, completion of the Manager-In-Training program or a related degree, and a track record in high-volume

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years of K-12 food service experience with at least 1 year in management.
• Must complete Manager-In-Training within the first 185 days.
• Must pass an Accredited Certified Food Manager program.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food, Restaurant Management, or a related field.
• Recent experience in high-volume feeding site with at least two years in management.

Responsibilities

• Produce meals by reading and following standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Assist in supervising daily operation and cover manager's duties when absent.
• Assist with records, inventories and daily cashier duties.
• Apply HACCP and sanitation principles in food prep, service and storage.
• Lead kitchen staff and participate in cross-training.
• Ensure meals are prepared, served on schedule and in quantity and quality.

Skills

Food service management

K-12 experience

Manager-In-Training

Certified Food Manager

Nutrition/food/restaurant mgmt degree

High volume feeding

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Multitasking

Order supplies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food, Restaurant Management, or related field

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Assistant Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund)

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two (2) years food service K-12 Experience with at least (1) years in food service management preferred.
• Must successfully complete SBISD Manager-In-Training Program within first 185 days of employment
• Must be able to pass and maintain an accredited Certified Food Manager program
• OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food, Restuarant Management, or a related field
• Recent experience in high volume feeding site with at least two (2) years in management
• Must successfully complete SBISD Manager-In-training Program within frist 185 days of employment
• Must be able to pass and maintain an accredited Certified Food Manager program
  
  

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Assistant Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund)

Job Title:Assistant Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund)Reports To:Manager, School Nutrition ServicesClassification:Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)Wage/Hour Status:Non-ExemptDays:185Salary:See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 302Contract:NoneDate Revised:10/1/2025Primary Purpose:Perform all duties involving food preparation, service, storage, and clean-up operations related to these duties. Assist in the supervisory responsibility of a school food service operation and assumes all supervisor responsibility in the manager's absence. Works as a substitute manager or interim manager wherever needed throughout the district.Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two (2) years food service K-12 Experience with at least (1) years in food service management preferred.
• Must successfully complete SBISD Manager-In-Training Program within first 185 days of employment
• Must be able to pass and maintain an accredited Certified Food Manager program
• OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food, Restuarant Management, or a related field
• Recent experience in high volume feeding site with at least two (2) years in management
• Must successfully complete SBISD Manager-In-training Program within frist 185 days of employment
• Must be able to pass and maintain an accredited Certified Food Manager program
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and speak the English language.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety procedures, department policies and procedures
• Have a working knowledge of kitchen equipment
• WIlling to train to meet department needs
• Congenial personality
• Ability to multi-taks and manage kitchen operations in a fast pased environment
• Have the ability to order food and supplies necessary for services.
  
  

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation and Serving:

• Produce a quality product by reading and following standardized recipes for menu items in a timely manner
• Knows most aspects of food preparation, service, storage, and portion control
• Can properly utilize and care for all equipment
• Is responsible for supporting the cafeteria manager for a successful operation daily
  
  

Records, Reports And Clerical Support:

• Assist the manager in completing records, grocery orders, inventories, and daily cashier duties
• Assist with completing and maintaining complete and accurate food production records
• Assist with ensuring all meals served are properly entered for claiming
  
  

Safety And Sanitation:

• Apply rules of sanitation and safety to work area
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines when preparing, serving, and storing food
• Assists in maintaining sanitary conditions in the trash and garbage collection area
  
  

Other:

• Serve as a leader in the kitchen
• Perform the manager's duties at the request of the manager in the manager's absence
• Participate in cross-training
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in safe, proper, and efficient use and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
• Supervises and helps with the preparation and serving of food
• Ensures that meals are prepared on schedule and in a sufficient quantity and quality
  
  

Equipment Used:Computer and various office equipment. Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher and food and utility cart.Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand motions
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Prolonged use of the computer
• Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), reaching, lifting and carrying
  
  

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to humidity extremes
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to chemical hazards
• Work with hands in water
• Work around machinery with moving parts
• Work on slippery surfaces
• Work on uneven surfaces
  
  

Application Procedure:Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com and click Join Our Team and Apply Now.Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.