Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund) - Elementary - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, TX is seeking a Manager of School Nutrition Services to oversee on-site food service operations at an elementary level. The role requires leadership over staff, menu planning, nutrition standards, and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

The position emphasizes coaching, policy enforcement, cash controls, and coordination of food production with safe handling practices; it also entails interaction with teachers, parents, and

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and implement state and federal child nutrition programs including the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.
• Deep knowledge of school nutrition standards and policies.
• Experience with point-of-sale equipment and food production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of nutritionally sound menus incorporating time saving production techniques, effective merchandising, and nutrition education activities.
• Assumes responsibility for accurately collecting and depositing cash and check receipts and maintaining control of all cash resources.
• Provide continual training, motivation, coaching and direction to employees.
• Assume responsibility for ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food according to Federal, City, and Department guidelines via automated systems.
• Enforce all District and Department policies and procedures
• Plan schedules and work assignments; train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures.
• Supervises the major cleaning of all refrigerators freezers, and storerooms; adheres to HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department and complete required documentation.
• Ensure sanitation and district safety practices meet established standards.
• Promote student and staff customer experience and satisfaction by marketing and serving meals attractively.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food production

Budgeting

Food safety

USDA nutrition programs

Education

High School diploma

USDA Professional Standards training

Local Health Department Certification

Tools

POS systems

Culinary equipment

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund) - Elementary School
Job Title: Manager - School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund) - Elementary School
Reports To: School Nutrition Field Supervisor
Classification: Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Days: 186
Salary: See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 305
Contract: None
Date Revised: 11/15/2023
Primary Purpose: The person in this position has the primary and specific on-site supervisory responsibility for school food service operations.
Responsibilities include the supervision of a staff of employees and the implementation and coordination of food services to ensure high standards of food production and student service. This position manages the program in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. Position requires the ability to motivate, develop and coach employees, institute policy and enforce regulation, and significant computer experience or the demonstrated ability to learn.

Qualifications/Skills

Education/Certification

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete annual USDA required training hours for Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs.
• Must maintain a Local Health Department Certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to comprehend and implement all state and federal child nutrition programs including but not limited to the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.
• Ability to follow instructions; have a working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and food production; able to perform all kitchen duties and be familiar with point-of-sale equipment and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

• Supervise the preparation of nutritionally sound menus incorporating time saving production techniques, effective merchandising, and nutrition education activities.
• Assumes responsibility for accurately collecting and depositing cash and check receipts and maintaining control of all cash resources.
• Provide continual training, motivation, coaching and direction to employees.
• Assume responsibility for ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food according to Federal, City, and Department guidelines via automated systems. Consults Supervisor concerning personnel problems.
• Enforce all District and Department policies and procedures
• Plan schedules and work assignments; train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures.
• Supervises the major cleaning of all refrigerators freezers, and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals. Adheres to HACCP guidelines in preparing, serving and storing food.
• Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department, administer training programs, report accidents, and complete the required documentation.
• Ensure that sanitation and district safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standard.
• Successful cooperation with teachers, parents and administrators in all matters.
• Ability to maintain and respond to all district and department communications in a timely manner.
• Assure compliance in the required system of accountability as per the district and department handbook.
• Promote student and staff customer’s experience and satisfaction by marketing and serving meals in an attractive manner.
• May require time spent outside of normal work-hours for training, teaching, or continuing education.
• Project a professional image in appearance and personal conduct. Utilize a positive, professional, proactive, and innovative approach to work.
• Support Child Nutrition Services with regular attendance; expected to be reliable and punctual in reporting for work.

Other

• Participate in cross-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures.

Equipment Used

Computer and various office equipment.

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 25 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.

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.