School Nutrition Cafe Worker 2026-2027

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Days: 184

Supervises: Hourly school nutrition personnel as designated by Manager

Primary Purpose: To safely and efficiently perform cleaning and sanitation food preparation food safety and serving procedures while serving healthy nutritious and appealing meals to students staff and families. To ensure compliance with the following United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs each having its separate regulations: National School Lunch Program (NSLP) School Breakfast Program (SBP) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Working towards the Texas Association for School Nutrition Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand and follow written and oral recipes menus and instructions in English.

Ability to obtain a Texas-approved Food Handler Certification.

Ability to complete 6 hours of continuing education in Nutrition Operations Administration and Communication/Marketing annually as required by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Experience:

Experience working in school food service commercial food service or a similar environment preferred.

Food Preparation and Service

Accurately prepare and assemble meals in compliance with meal pattern requirements keeping in mind which USDA program the meal is being assembled for.

Ensure compliance with the FDA Food Code and local health department regulations when storing preparing and serving food.

Refill and replace food condiments and utensils as needed.

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene appearance and grooming.

Exhibit highly ethical and professional conduct at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Maintenance and Operations

Routinely clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and premises.

Anticipate inventory and menu requirements then report to the Manager.

Participate in department meetings and education seminars as necessary.

Facilitate labor and money-saving techniques as identified to the Manager for use to improve efficiency.

Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working condition reporting any deficiencies to the Manager.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Working Conditions:

Mental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing walking pushing and pulling;

moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping bending and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme

hot and cold temperatures.

Required Experience:

IC