Child Nutrition Assistant Manager

Child Nutrition Assistant Manager

Amarillo ISD District Wide - Amarillo, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Amarillo Independent School District.

Job : 3566436

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Positively impact the efficient operation of routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation and smoothly-run office.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED – preferred
• Serv Safe Manager Certification or recognized equivalent and City of Amarillo Food Manager Certification, both to be obtained within an allotted period of time

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with school personnel, subordinates, students, parents and community groups.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Knowledge and use of commercial food service equipment.
• Follow written and/or oral directions and exercise good judgment.
• Read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, recipes, and product information.
• Completion of courses pertaining to quantity food preparation, food service management, nutrition, sanitation, and supervision is preferred.
• Basic math skills and be able to correctly measure recipe ingredients.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Conditions
:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Commercial food mixers, slicers, ranges, ovens, other gas, steam and electrical food preparation equipment, food preparation and service utensils, and point-of-sale computers and cash registers, computer/keyboard, ten key, sanitary gloves, protective gloves, non-skid shoes, safety glasses, hot pads, arm protectors, nuisance masks, aprons, hair nets.
• Posture:
  Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; prolonged standing.
• Motion:
  Full range of motion; walking; transporting objects, food and equipment; repetitive motions.
• Lifting:
  Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; occasional exertion of a heavy force of up to 50 pounds and/or frequent exertion of a medium force of 21 to 40 pounds.
• Environment:
  Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and hearing; exposure to cold up to 15 minutes; exposure to heat long periods of time; high volume of noise; exposure to chemical fumes and cooking odors and vapors.
• Mental:
  Maintain professional demeanor under stress; respond to tasks quickly; work initiative.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience & Requirements
:

• One year experience in supervision of food service employees, menu planning, food ordering, food service record keeping, and in preparing and serving varied and balanced menus.
• Pre-employment physical examination is required at applicant’s expense.

• Check goods received against requisitions and invoices and contacts food service office to correct any errors.
• Take periodic inventories of food and supplies.
• Follow approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food serving areas, storage areas and in dining areas.
• Assist as needed with the maintaining of records and reports required by the food service department.
• Maintain food quality standards, including appearance and taste.
• Assure that meals meet the meal requirements specified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state.
• Follow prescribed procedures to protect the anonymity of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals.
• Utilize cost control procedures to avoid unwarranted food service operating costs and to stay…