Job Title: School Nutrition Manager, Elementary Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Director of School Nutrition Services Pay Grade: 505 Duty Days: 198
Dept./School: School Nutrition Services Date Revised: 7/2026
Purpose:
To accurately and efficiently manage an elementary school cafeteria/kitchen providing food and service
for approximately 300 - 750 students and staff while operating within a set budget.
To ensure that sanitation and safety standards comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
To ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and record-keeping requirements of the National School
Lunch and Breakfast programs, Free and Reduced Meal Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and
Summer Food Service Program.
To direct, supervise, train, and evaluate 3-7 food service employees.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma required, or GED acceptable
Food Protection Management Certification (16 Hours instruction by the Texas Department of Health)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of quantity food production, commercial kitchen equipment, hazard analysis critical
control points (HACCP), and procurement of food and non-food supplies.
One year of cashiering experience in a school food service setting with proficiency in money handling
procedures.
Proficient in identifying reimbursable meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
Basic computer skills required to assist with food ordering, food production, inventory, and record keeping.
Skilled in the use of point of sale systems, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
Experience:
Two or more years of work experience in food production and service.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Align the assignment's major functions with district goals so that all students succeed.
Supervise the preparation and service of food for 300-750 students and staff each day, while promoting
and providing excellent customer service.
Supervise sanitation and safety practices in the school kitchen/cafeteria as established by federal (OSHA),
state, and local agencies (Texas Department of Health).
Supervise school compliance with all rules and regulations of the National School Lunch and Breakfast
Programs, Free and Reduced Meal Program, Afterschool Snack Programs, and Summer Food Service
Program.
Direct, train, and supervise cooks, food service workers, and cashiers in proper food preparation, food
service, food handling, and portion control while promoting a positive and pleasant work environment.
Responsible for cashiering and cash accounting procedures, including daily bank deposits, daily deposits
to accounts, balancing cash, and periodic cashier audits.
Operate program within established budget for food, supplies, and labor.
Determine the types and quantities of food and supplies to order/purchase based on student needs and
available resources.
Order government commodities from the warehouse.
Monitor inventory of kitchen supplies for budgetary controls. Responsible for managing a perpetual
inventory system using TrakNow and submitting a quarterly physical inventory spreadsheet of all food
and non-food supplies.
Supervise use of all commercial kitchen equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and safety.
Recommend action on all equipment repairs.
Prepare and complete accurate food production records to verify reimbursement claims for the National
School Lunch and Breakfast Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and Summer Food Service Program.
Supervise the receiving of all foods and supplies to ensure that quality and quantity specifications are met.
Prepare and post work and cleaning schedules for all employees based on each employee's skill and
training level.
Operate personal computers in manager's office and computerized work stations on serving lines.
Prepare and review mid-year and year-end computerized performance evaluations with all employees.
Recommend employees for promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action.
Supervise and manage the time clock station and printed timesheets to ensure all work time is accurately
reported.
Accountable for planning, preparing, and documenting snacks used in the After School Snack program.
Plan and coordinate marketing events for the school cafeteria to increase participation.
Participate in the menu planning process.
Communicate all pertinent information to the School Nutrition Director, Assistant Director, or Supervisor.
Participate in continuing education activities, such as workshops, seminars, and professional conferences,
to maintain certification.
Maintain positive and effective communication among food service staff, teachers, administrators, and the
community.
Must have regular and reliable attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer (Windows-based), computerized point-of-sale workstation, 10-key calculator.
Use large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, an electric slicer, sharp cutting tools,
cutting board, scales, large mixer, pressure steamer, braiser, steam jacketed kettles, refrigerated
Bryan ISD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex marital or veteran status,
medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.
equipment, warmers, convection ovens, impinger ovens, dishwasher, food and utility carts, mop, broom,
and computer.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Continual standing and walking; pushing and pulling,
moderate lifting (10-50 pounds), reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling most of the day.
Environment : Moderate exposure to extreme hot and /or cold temperatures, moisture, excessive
humidity, wet floors, and noise from equipment. Working around machinery with moving parts. Work
with hands in water.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reviewed by: Date:
Received by: Date:
Bryan ISD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex marital or veteran status,
medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bryan, TX
Skills
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
After School Programsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cafeteriaunmatched
Calculatorsunmatched
Cash-Basis Accountingunmatched
Claims Processingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Cutting Toolsunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Faculty Administrationunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Hazard Analysisunmatched
Health Departmentunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Marketing Planunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Menu Managementunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Nutritionunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Portion Controlunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
School Managementunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
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