School Nutrition Specialist I: Fresh Food Prep & Safety

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District is seeking a Nutrition Specialist I for the Nutrition Department in Houston, TX. The role supports food preparation and serving, upholding safety, sanitation, and quality standards across meal programs.

Starting immediately, you will work under supervision, assist with daily food service tasks, and help maintain HACCP compliance while adhering to USDA/TDA guidelines. Flexible as needed across campuses.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Must obtain ANSI approved Food Handler’s Certification within 60 days.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students/staff/parents.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in preparation of food for the day’s menu, while maintaining safety and sanitation procedures.
• Organize serving area and serve students and staff in a courteous manner per guidelines.
• Maintain high level of food quality and complete tasks timely.
• Follow HACCP and Health Department regulations.
• Aide in stocking, dating, rotating and inventorying items in storeroom and coolers.
• Cashier and perform record keeping as assigned by manager.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and promote proper leftovers handling.
• Store and handle items safely; keep storage area clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Cooperation

Availability

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Alief Independent School District is seeking a Nutrition Specialist I for the Nutrition Department in Houston, TX. The role supports food preparation and serving, upholding safety, sanitation, and quality standards across meal programs.

Starting immediately, you will work under supervision, assist with daily food service tasks, and help maintain HACCP compliance while adhering to USDA/TDA guidelines. Flexible as needed across campuses.