2026-2027 Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Department
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Primary Purpose
Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Qualifications
- Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
- Certification: Must have or be able to obtain within 60 days a State of Texas ANSI accredited Food Handlers Certification.
Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and parents.
- Must be available to work until the end of the scheduled shift.
- Basic math skills.
Experience
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Food Preparation and Serving
- Assist cook in preparation of food for the days menu while maintaining established safety and sanitation procedures, including checking and maintaining food temperatures.
- Organize serving area and serve students and staff in a courteous manner, following established AISD and USDA/TDA guidelines.
- Maintain a high level of food quality. Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Know and follow all HACCP procedures and Health Department regulations.
- Aide in stocking, straightening, dating, rotating, and inventorying of items in a storeroom, 40°F refrigerator, and 0°F or below freezer.
- Cashier and perform record keeping responsibilities as assigned by manager.
- Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
- Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
- Provide services for catering as needed.
- Count and keep accurate records of food used.
Safety and Sanitation
- Assist in kitchen clean-up in accordance with work schedule.
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
- Keep work areas neat and sanitary.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to manager.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other
- Must obtain minimum required annual Professional Standard training hours per USDA regulations.
- Must attend required training, in-service, and work-related activities.
- Follow district and departmental policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook.
- Is willing to work in various schools as needed.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Nutrition Personnel.
Mental Demands
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands
- Posture: Standing, occasional sitting, walking, frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, wrist turning, grasping, finger manipulation, and twisting frequently. Must be able to use step ladder, sweep, mop, and clean equipment.
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, frequent reaching.
- Vision & Hearing: Moderate to Maximum.
- Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds. May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying 15-45 pounds. If over 20 pounds, must use a cart for transport and ask for assistance to lift case on/off cart.
Environmental Factors
May work prolonged or irregular hours inside, 95°F temperature, -10°F to 130°F.
Tools/Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals, district vehicle, large and small kitchen equipment.
Pay Grade
MT02
2 Days 2025-2026 Salary Schedule
- Min: 14.55
- Mid: 17.16
- Max: 19.79
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