Specialist : Safety Compliance

Young World Physical Education; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to oversee adherence to federal, state, and local guidelines within Child Nutrition Services. The role reports to the CNS Director and requires strong knowledge of safety codes and HACCP, plus hands-on management experience.

The position is full-time in Mission, Texas, with responsibilities including staff trainings, inspections coordination, and collaboration with local health departments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. with Certified Food Management Certificate (CFM) within one month.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management (preferred).
• Knowledge of fire, safety, health codes and HACCP procedures.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment knowledge.
• Computer operation, basic math, typing, and 10-key calculator use.
• Personnel management and strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Monitor campus program operations for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assist with the marketing and merchandising of school lunch, breakfast, and supper programs.
• Conduct staff trainings and in-services as requested.
• Assist with planning, procurement of supplies, setting up, and cleaning after District catering events.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety guidelines corresponding to Child Nutrition Programs.
• Attend meetings, in-services, trainings, and workshops as requested.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and staff development trainings, submit required documentation by established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work closely with CNS General Maintenance Staff to assure all cafeteria equipment is functioning properly.
• Be available after hours and on weekends.
• Responsible for injury and injury investigation reports.
• Attend all District Safety Meetings.
• Coordinate with local health departments to ensure inspections comply with state regulations.

Skills

Fire, safety and health codes

HACCP safety procedures

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Commercial kitchen equipment

Computer operation

Mathematical functions

Typing / keyboarding

10-key calculator

Personnel management

Planning and organization

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. with Certified Food Management Certificate (CFM) within 1 month

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

Job Title

Safety Compliance Specialist

Job Details

Job ID: 5839798

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Reports to: CNS Director

Pay Grade: 7: Auxiliary Pay Plan

Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services

Funding Source: 101 Food Service Fund

Responsibilities

• Maintain records in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Monitor campus program operations for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assist with the marketing and merchandising of school lunch, breakfast, and supper programs.
• Conduct staff trainings and in‑services as requested.
• Assist with the planning, procurement of supplies, setting up, and cleaning after District catering events.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety guidelines corresponding to Child Nutrition Programs.
• Attend meetings, in‑services, trainings, and workshops as requested.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and staff development trainings, submit required documentation by established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work closely with CNS General Maintenance Staff to assure all cafeteria equipment is functioning properly.
• Be available after hours and on weekends.
• Responsible for injury and injury investigation reports.
• Attend all District Safety Meetings.
• Coordinate with local health departments to ensure inspections comply with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or G.E.D. with Certified Food Management Certificate (CFM) obtained within one month.
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management (preferred).
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Fire, safety and health codes.
  • HACCP safety procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and commercial kitchen equipment.
  • Computer operation and basic mathematical functions.
  • Typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance.
  • 10‑key calculator usage.
  • Personnel management.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Occasionally lift or carry objects up to 50 lbs; most days lift or carry at least 25 lbs.
• Special vision requirements including 20/20 corrected and color discrimination.
• Work environment exposure to wet, humid conditions, hot and cold temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration.
• Noise level typically loud.
• Hearing required to hear alarms, calls, and instructions.
• Repetitive motion actions involving foot control, hand use, grasping light or heavy objects.

Contact Information

• Luis Pastor, CNS Director
• Child Nutrition Services
• Phone: [phone]