Asst. Cafeteria Manager -Pool; Elem., Middle & High School) Pool

Position: Asst. Cafeteria Manager -Pool (Elem., Middle & High School) Pool

Asst. Cafeteria Manager
-Pool (Elem., Middle & High School) Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD FOOD SERVICES - San Juan, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job : 5903272

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Asst. Cafeteria Manager

Reports to:

Director of Child Nutrition

Department:

Child Nutrition

Pay Grade

M 4 @ 187 days – elem.

M 5 @ 187 days – MS

M 6 @ 187 days – HS

Funding Source:

Qualifications Primary Purpose

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quality and quantities of food required by Texas Department of Agriculture are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Program administration. Meet health codes and reimbursable menu requirements, which meet or exceed standards, set forth by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED (English) Certified by TASN

Food manager certification Level 1 Certification preferred Food Handlers Certified

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage and supervise personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to lift objects that weigh approximately 16-18 lbs.

Work in teams when lifting objects that weigh more than 18 lbs.

Have basic computer skills and able to use it to communicate, record and produce information. Knowledge of weights and measures.

Knowledge on reading and understanding recipe.

Experience

Three years experience in institutional food service operations

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships

Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism

Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics

Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively

Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration

Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action

Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity

Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders

Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment

Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement

Manages change

Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision.

Champions solutions

Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes

Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Cafeteria…