Child Nutrition Manager Trainee

JOB FAIRS WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES AT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE, 3120 EDDY ST., AMARILLO, TX.:
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- Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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- Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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- Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM
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- Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM

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

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

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 to 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
Accurate typing and ten-key skills, familiarity with computer applications such as spreadsheets and word processing
Effective verbal and written communication skills

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, and 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 pound
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

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

• Participates in the preparation, cooking, and service of food for students and adults.
• Plans menus, assuring that standardized recipes and approved price schedules and portion controls are followed.
• Learn to:
  Supervise the food service staff by preparing work schedules, assigning and directing work, training, enforcing work production standards, evaluating work performance and recommending disciplinary action.
• Order appropriate quantities of food and supplies and assure proper storage and authorized use of same.
• Check goods received against requisitions and invoices and contact food service office to correct any errors.
• Take periodic inventories of food and supplies.
• Make or assist in making bank deposits of money received.
• Follow approved housekeeping and safety…