FNS Specialist - Kitchen Safety Technician (Hodges)
Mesquite ISD
Position Type:
Auxiliary - Food Service/Food Service Date Posted:
3/12/2026 Location:
Hodges Elementary School
Auxiliary Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Food & Nutrition Services Manager EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Education/Certification:
Mental Demands:
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Auxiliary - Food Service/Food Service Date Posted:
3/12/2026 Location:
Hodges Elementary School
Auxiliary Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Food & Nutrition Services Manager EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
- To prepare appropriate quantities of food to meet requirements and maintains high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Education/Certification:
- -Must be able to read and interpret recipes.
- Ability to follow oral instructions for food preparation and safety procedures.
- Certified fitness evaluation.
- Health Department Food Handlers Card within 30 calendar days of employment.
- Completion of an accredited sanitation course and maintain certification.
- Must have completed and maintain the Managers Certification.
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production.
- Possess knowledge and awareness of district, state and federal requirements in the Child Nutrition Programs.
- Effective communication, positive public relations and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits appropriate time management.
- Works with limited supervision.
- Experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving preferred.
- Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, standardized recipes.
- Assist with the storage and care of food items and supplies; maintain a clean and organized storage area.
- Care for and use equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental procedures and policies.
- Follow established procedures to ensure standards of quality, compliance, cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
- Assist in recording food requisitions and request orders of necessary supplies.
- Record all required documentation accurately and consistently.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
- Follows the chain of command as outlined in the FNS Handbook.
- Promotes teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
- Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences.
- Ensure all food items are prepared and served according to recipe/instructions.
- Complete Kitchen Safety Technician Daily Checklist and KST Safety Technician Monthly Checklist on time.
- Review all Tech and Production sheets are complete, legible and submitted to the Manager.
- Facilitate and/or assist Kitchen Manager with HACCP training.
- During food production, ensure the safety and quality of food guidelines, heath codes and safety regulations are followed and meet our department and Mesquite Health Department standards.
- Review temperature logs on all equipment, confirm recordings are accurate and timely; notify the Manager of any missing information.
- Effectively and timely communicate work order requests to the Kitchen Manager.
- Perform assigned duties in a timely manner.
- Take responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
- Accepts transfers to other campuses for short-term or long-term assignments.
- 6 hours of Professional Standard hours documented each school year.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Gives and receives feedback in a positive manner; Resolves conflict in a respectful manner.
- Respects the talent and unique contributions of every individual, culture, and ethnic group to increase effectiveness of the unit; Influences the culture in ways that value and support diversity.
- None
Mental Demands:
- Reading and comprehending simple instructions both written and oral.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and
- perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
- Dealing with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Meeting deadlines with severe time constraints; interacting with the public and other workers.
- Reading and comprehending written instructions
- Reading and comprehending oral instructions
- Perform addition and subtraction using two-digit numbers
- Perform multiplication and division with 10's and 100's
- Perform mathematical calculations related to (USA) currency, weights, and measurements.
- Require precise attention to detail
- Tightly scheduled and hurried pace of work activities
- Walking and standing constantly.
- Bending or twisting at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.
- Walking on slippery surfaces.
- Frequently loud work environment.
- Greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as cut or burn while performing the duties of this job.
- Walking
- Regular Attendance (scheduled workdays)
- Standing (extended periods of time)
- Pushing /Pulling
- Repetitive Bending
- Repetitive Twisting
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Full use of right and left: hands, arms, legs, feet without assistive devices
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Climbing on ladders (2 step stepladder)
- Lifting and/carrying up to 40 pounds
- Walking on slippery surfaces.
- Frequently loud work environment.
- Moderate exposure to extreme hot temperatures.
- Moderate exposure to extreme cold temperatures.
- Functional vision
- Functional speech
- Limited opportunity for breaks
- Wrist Turning
- Grasping or Pinching (firm)
- Work around moving machinery
- Exposure to slippery or uneven surfaces
- Work with hands in water and other substances
- Exposure to chemicals
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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