Child Nutrition Manager

Child Nutrition Manager

Job Posting ID: 400 Location(s): Food & Nutritional Services Employment Type: Full Time Job Type: Hourly Posted Date: 04/16/2026 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $15.00 - $18.09 Hours per Day: 8:00:00


Child Nutrition Manager

Primary Purpose:
To provide each child with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring and to provide this service within the Financial Limitations established by the District.


Qualifications:


Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge on a Manager level
• Ability to supervise and to work cooperatively with other, including, students, principals, and teachers
• Formal or on-the-job training, in food preparation, cooking, figuring quantities of food needed according to USDA Buying Guide, requisitioning supplies and equipment, sanitation requirements and safe handling of food and equipment
• Knowledge of the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, the USDA Commodity program and sound nutrition principles
• Train employees assigned to the kitchen
• Must work where assigned and be willing to transfer to different schools and different jobs if assigned

Experience:

• Successful experience as a cafeteria manager, assistant manager, or manager trainee preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Train new and current employees in kitchen requirements
• Evaluates assigned staff according to department and District policies
• Prepares, instructs and supervises work schedules
• Keeps employees informed through kitchen meeting, memos, and training
• Accurately calculates time cards and promptly submits the time cards
• Adheres to published menus and records/reports all changes
• Orders, prepares and serves proper amount of food to adhere to government and district requirements
• Promptly submits warehouse and bread orders
• Uses leftovers quickly, safely, attractively, and nutritiously
• Encourages and promotes good nutrition practices in food preparation and elective menu choices
• Food, steam table lines, and servicing areas are attractive; Maintains quality and taste to the highest degree
• Adheres to USDA/CHISD standardized recipes supplied by the Department
• Plans and supervises cooking schedules to have food ready on time but not too far in advance of serving period
• Relates well to students, is polite and courteous; works cooperatively with teachers and principals, treats all employees equally
• Handles conflict in a quick/timely manner with little confusion
• Available for special functions as requested by the Director of Food Services
• Makes arrangement, notifies Director of Food Service and complies with Board policy when kitchen is used outside of working hours
• Performs related work as assigned by Director of Food Service
• Kitchen meets or exceeds sanitary and safety conditions according to the Texas Health Laws, Smith County Health codes, and Chapel Hill ISD Food Services Department Policies
• Maintains equipment records, repairs, cleaning and temperature charts; is prompt in turning in needed repairs and maintenance problems
• Secures kitchen and food supplies as required
• Accurately maintains all federal and State records: Record of Income, Daily Record of meals served, and Production Records
• Accurately prepares money deposits, secures monies, and reconciles meals served to cash registers
• Adheres to Government requirements and TEA approved guidelines when counting meals, evaluating all trays for correct components, and matters pertaining to the children on free and reduced meals
• Submits in all records promptly and on time to the Director of Food, Nutrition and Distribution
• Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned
• Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates teamwork in daily activities
• Is regular in attendance and complies with notification procedures for absences
• Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrates leadership and enthusiasm for work performed, follows oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

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