Specialist Cafeteria 2026-2027

Fort Bend ISD; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Cafeteria Specialist in Sugar Land, Texas, responsible for preparing quality food according to menu requirements while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety. This role involves effective communication with coworkers to ensure great nutrition for students.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service, possess a Texas Food Handler's Certificate, and be capable of working in a variety of environments including classrooms and kitchens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Texas Food Handler's Certificate required within 14 days of employment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu using tested recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food storage areas.
• Serve food according to departmental policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Sanitation practices

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

Under direct supervision, a Cafeteria Specialist is responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet the menu requirements and maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. The Cafeteria Specialist will promote an atmosphere which reflects efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu using tested or standardized recipes
• Receive and is responsible for the storage and care of food items and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area
• Demonstrate knowledge and follow manufacturer guidelines for care and use of equipment
• Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination
• Meet all scheduled meal times and serves the food as per departmental policies and procedures
• Complete Production Records as required by Texas Department of Agriculture
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and management to ensure students receive great nutrition and customer service

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Texas Food Handler's Certificate; ability to obtain within 14 days of employment
• Reliable transportation to various work locations
• Ability to work with students and staff cooperatively
• Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English
• Basic math skills, computer skills, and ability to work with currency in a quick and accurate manner
• Experience in food service, preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.

Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Frequent manual dexterity is required to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks described previously, in addition to preparing food dishes with or without utensils, adjusting thermostats on ovens and grills, washing pots and pans, and cleaning, wiping counters, sweeping, and mopping. Frequent reaching from side to side up to arm’s length while preparing and serving food or performing cleaning activities is required. An incumbent must be able to reach over head up to 86 ½" from floor stored items in the storage room using appropriate equipment such as step ladders. Work requires continual walking and standing while performing essential functions. Occasional bending, stooping, and squatting is required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of items from as low as 11 ½" or when kneeling down to clean lower level ovens, clean base boards, and floors. Vision is essential for tasks involving eye hand coordination including carving, cutting, serving, and portioning food on trays, in addition to being able to tell when food dishes are properly cooked. Vision is also essential for reading recipes and safety instructions. Work requires exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures from steamers and freezers and the hazards associated with food tipping or spilling off of food and utility carts and dollies. Incumbents are also exposed to hazards associated with cleaning chemicals.
• This position also may require additional traveling when staffing situations arise.

Primary Location

TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations

DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Job

Staff

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar

180AU1

School Year

2026-2027

Salary Grade

602

Unposting Date: Nov 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM