Child Nutrition Specialist

Pay Grade 1
Minimum starting salary $15.15 / hr. at 6.5 hours a day
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• Child Nutrition Manager

Primary Purpose :
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficient in English language.
• Mandatory trainings are required as determined by Aledo ISD.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving:

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete assignments in timely, economic, and efficient manner.
• Adhere to professional conduct at all times.
• Report injuries to supervisor.

Other:

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None.

Equipment Used:

• Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp
• cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions :

• Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, maintaining emotional control under stress.

2025-2026 starting salary $15.15 an hour - additional hourly rate will be determined for any related work experience.

Hours range from 4-6.5 hrs a day, 5 days a week

Aledo Independent School District is a K-12 public school district, located in Parker and Tarrant Counties. AISD is a fast-growth district and one of the top-rated public school districts in Texas with more than 6,500 students and 850 employees.The district has six elementary schools along with an intermediate, middle, 9th-grade campus, high school, and a learning center. The newest campus in the district is Annetta Elementary, which opened at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.