Pre-K Nutritional Services Specialist

Pre-K Nutritional Services Specialist

Salary

$18.90 Hourly

Location

3635 MEDICAL DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00090

Department

Pre-K 4 SA

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Under direction, coordinates the delivery, planning, monitoring, and managing Pre-K Nutritional Services at the designated Citys Pre-K 4 SA Education Centers. Exercises no supervision.

This position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

Work Location

• North Education Center - 3635 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229
• South Education Center - 3510 S. W.W. White Road, San Antonio, TX 78222
• East Education Center - 5230 Eisenhauer Road, San Antonio, TX 78218
• West Education Center - 1235 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78237

Work Hours

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Directs, oversees, and confirms delivery of orders from approved food service vendor to verify quantity, quality, and specifications including removal of non-creditable foods, to ensure food compliance.
• Unloads and sorts food commodities from food transport cart; assembles food boxes or packages for distribution to designated classroom.
• Coordinate and ensure distribution of monthly menu including special diets and needs to designated students.
• Maintains all serving schedules and services for all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Sanitize all dishes, serving tools, and equipment following completion of daily school meal service to ensure sanitation and safety practices of food service operations meet established standards.
• Implements, follows, and enforces high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Responsible for weekly ordering of meals while ensuring the proper number of meals and snacks are delivered to the designated classroom.
• Maintains and manages accurate CACFP records, reports of daily and monthly production records, delivery receipts, and food distribution records for all classrooms.
• Supports the coordination, planning, and implementation of nutrition related events with nutrition vendor that includes but not limited to farmers markets, parent educational classes, and student instruction.
• Coordinates with the Education Centers outdoor learning team to develop lessons that combine garden activities and student menus.
• Communicates effectively with Pre-K 4 SA staff, food service vendor resolving discrepancies to ensure compliance with the TDA and USDA, students, and parents regarding nutrition services and program requirements.
• Ensures accuracy in all record retention, closeout procedures, and required documentation for meal reimbursements.
• Develop, implement, and manage inventory control techniques and procedures for the kitchen inventory and storage to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)
• One (1) year of experience in food service.
• Possess and maintain a valid Food Manager Certification through a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) accrediting food manager training program

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to pass DFPS (Texas Department of Family Protective Services) background check.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of food service procedures and processes
• Knowledge of food quantity, and standards of sanitation and safety
• Knowledgeable of Texas Department of Family Services minimum standards
• Knowledgeable of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards
• Knowledge of food service equipment
• Skill in the use of food serving equipment and cleaning equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions for food storage, food quantity, and safety procedures
• Ability to inventory and record information accurately
• Ability to analyze and utilize electronic data management and documentation systems to maintain an efficient and cost-effective kitchen operation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Center staff and the general public
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in a school environment

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience in food service do you have?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

06

Do you currently have a valid Food Manager Certification through a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) accrediting food manager training program?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have planning, monitoring, and managing the operation of a food service facility?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

08

How many years of experience in food service at a school or an early childhood education center do you have?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

09

I acknowledge this position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

• I acknowledge

10

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx