Child Nutrition Manager - Prospective Elementary Campus

Openings as of 5/29/2026

Child Nutrition Manager - Prospective Elementary Campus )

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Department/Cafeteria Manager
• Date Posted: 4/21/2025
• Location:
  
  Child Nutrition Department
• Date Available:
  
  04/21/2025

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 189 days PAY GRADE: Hourly

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.97 Min $22.51 Max

The Elementary Child Nutrition Manager is responsible for supervising the cooking and preparation of meals for students to ensure compliance with Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.

High School Graduate or GED

Experience in Child Nutrition management

Must possess and maintain a current Certified Food Management certificate approved by the State of Texas and local Health Department

Computer knowledge

Lift 30 pounds continuously and occasionally up to 75 pounds

Capable of working well with others

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of meals for students.
• Supervise the daily operation of a school campus kitchen.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Plan and order food and non-food supplies to ensure adequate supply for weekly menu.
• Check deliveries for proper temperature and quality.
• Keep inventory of all supplies to avoid excess inventory.
• Complete daily food production record for breakfast, lunch and/or snack along with daily work schedules.
• Train employees and supervise standard of work performance.
• Train staff on safety, health and sanitation.
• Work for an effective staff relationship to develop skills.
• Work with the Director for Child Nutrition to learn school policies.
• Observe safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Supervise and evaluate Child Nutrition Staff as assigned to campus cafeteria.

• Personal computer, calculator, large and small kitchen equipment to include but not limited to: electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling: frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), heavy lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues

ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación:
Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .