Manager, Child Nutrition (Elementary)

HOPKINS EL; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 19,672 - 27,896; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Manager for Child Nutrition to supervise food service operations. The role involves training staff, ensuring compliance with health codes, and managing daily kitchen activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, food manager certification, and three years of experience in food service. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $14.28 to $20.25 per hour, with immediate starting dates available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Food Manager certification is necessary.
• Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation.
• Ensure safe food production and high quality.
• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation methods

Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Manager certification

10 hours of Food Service training yearly

Tools

Large and small kitchen equipment

Personal computer and peripherals

Job description

Manager, Child Nutrition (Elementary)

Victoria ISD HOPKINS EL - Victoria, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5408075

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Department. Meet health codes.

Qualification Guidelines

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Food Manager certification
• Must complete 10 hours of Food Service training each year

Experience

• Completion of a sanitation course before or during the first year of employment.
• Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation
• Ability to manage personnel
• Effective planning and organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate or more, food service workers assigned to campus cafeteria.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands

Tools/Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, braising pan, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, food and utility cart; standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; register

Posture: Frequent walking; standing; reaching; handling; some bending/stooping/kneeling; pushing/pulling; and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying objects

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; some districtwide travel; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
2. Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
3. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental/Federal policies and procedures.
4. Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.
5. Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
6. Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
7. Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
8. Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time clock, tardiness, and absenteeism).
9. Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
10. Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
11. Maintain safe work environment.
12. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through weekly orders and periodic inventories.
13. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus Child Nutrition Department.
14. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.
15. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.
16. Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory.
17. Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$14.28 to $20.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dana Bigham , Director of Child Nutrition Programs
• FOOD SERVICE DEPT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]