Elementary Assistant Manager - RJE

Job Title: Child Nutrition Assistant Manager Job Type: Auxiliary Dept: School Elementary WageHour Status: Nonexempt Reports To: Child Nutrition Manager Pay Grade: M3 14.00 - 16.00 DOE Grades Level: K - 5th Days/Dates: 182 SY 2025-2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE Assist the Campus Child Nutrition Manager in the areas of supervision, training, and management of the campus child nutrition operation, including daily edit checks, computer reconciling, and reporting essentials. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by the school menu requirements established by the Central Office and meet health codes promulgated by city and state agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification:

• Food Handler Certificate
• Valid Texas drivers license with driving record that meets District requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation.
• Ability to manage personnel.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Experience:

• Food handlers and sanitation course either before or during the first year as an assistant manager.
• At least three years experience in institutional food service operations preferred.
• One-year experience in child nutrition required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ability to oversee and maintain work schedules and production records.
• Ability to direct daily activities in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Forecast and order appropriate amount of food and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Maintain all serving schedules and ensure that all food items are served according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial production and activity records.
• Supervise and train employees at the campus, promoting efficiency, employee morale, and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
• Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the school food service department.
• Perform preventive maintenance checklist and inform administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cafeteria employees

EQUIPMENT USED Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food and utility carts.

WORKING CONDITIONS Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, and pull.
• Lift and carry.
• Some stooping, bending, and kneeling.

Environmental Factors:

• Limited exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.