Child Nutrition Elementary School Manager

Sulphur Springs Independent School District•Sulphur Springs, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Elementary School Manager plans, manages, monitors, supervises, and assists with the operation of the school cafeteria. The role oversees food service staff serving breakfast and lunch, including additional à la carte sales, while meeting menu-related time constraints established by the Central Office and health codes promulgated by city and state agencies. The position is based at Rowena Johnson Elementary and serves grades K–5 during the 2026–2027 school year for 182 days. It is an auxiliary, nonexempt position reporting to the Child Nutrition Director. The manager oversees food preparation and service, personnel, supplies, records, cash handling, equipment, sanitation, and coordination with school staff. The position requires a Food Managers Certificate, a valid Texas driver's license meeting District driving requirements, a high school diploma or GED, completion of manager training, and successful performance of manager responsibilities during on-the-job training. Considerable experience in school or other food services is required, along with relevant training in Nutrition, Operations, Administration, and Communications and Marketing per USDA Professional Standards, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requirements

Food Managers Certificate.
Valid Texas driver's license with a driving record that meets District requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the manager training class and successful performance of responsibilities while training as an on-the-job manager.
Considerable experience in school food services or other food services.
Relevant training in Nutrition, Operations, Administration, and Communications and Marketing per USDA Professional Standards, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of preparing, cooking, and serving food in large quantities.
General knowledge of food quality and values; some knowledge of special dietary requirements; and general knowledge of receiving and storing food in large quantities.
General knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety in food handling and in operating, cleaning, and caring for utensils, equipment, and work areas.
General knowledge of the free and reduced lunch program and sensitivity to the needs of students who qualify for assistance.
General knowledge of financial management, recording, and receipting.
Ability to supervise others, prepare reports, and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, and school staff.
Ability to maintain emotional control and work with others in a close, fast-paced environment.
Ability to address customers and staff pleasantly and courteously.
Ability to stay organized, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and complete reports and documents correctly and promptly.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee, and participate in preparing, cooking, and serving food.
Prepare and maintain necessary records and files; identify problems and suggest changes to methods and procedures.
Open the kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare the cafeteria for service.
Train personnel in operational procedures and supervise cafeteria employees.
Maintain accurate food service records and consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed; prepare food as needed.
Prepare USDA inventory and production records and food production reports.
Set up cash register monies; count and balance cash received, prepare deposit slips, and deposit monies in the bank.
Prepare work details for the following day and secure the kitchen when it is not in use.
Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters, and equipment.
Compile reports, bills, deposit slips, and cash register reports.
Receive, check, and sign for food delivered to the school.
Prepare work schedules, maintain worker time sheets, and prepare roster sheets.
Coordinate with school staff, faculty, and support personnel on delivery, maintenance, security, and custodial activities.
Collaborate with administration and the School Test Coordinator on meal service schedules during end-of-course and end-of-year assessments; prepare bag lunches as necessary.
Attend required meetings and perform other duties assigned by the Principal or Director of Child Nutrition.