Assistant/Floating Manager

Del Valle Independent School District

Child Nutrition - Del Valle, Texas This job is also posted in Del Valle Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5901236

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Provides support to the food service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel. Maintains facilities in a safe and sanitary condition and guides assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency)

Food manager certification or obtain within 90 days of employment ServSafe Certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment Valid Texas driver's license

Safe driving record verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility) Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Required Experience:

Completion of sanitation course before or during the first year of employment

Three (3) years' experience in institutional food service operations

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation

Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to coordinate district functions

Ability to communicate effectively

Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices.

Planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

Professionalism The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions Rule §2472 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators Organization Management

The assistant manager manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

Assists with maintaining work schedules and production records

Supports daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria

Assists with maintaining all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specification defined by departmental policies and procedures

Assists with maintaining accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.

Assists with maintaining and submitting accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Assists with maintaining logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department

Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner

Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or

comply with mandated health standards

Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements

Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards

Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment

Performs preventive maintenance and reports needed equipment repairs for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order

Ensures that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free environment

Establishes and enforces standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations

Ensures that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories

Ensures that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department

requirements

Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions

Assists with the preparation of documentation (e.g., inventory and supply lists, equipment logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information

Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements

Serves the appropriate number of food items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or

requests of students and school personnel

Stocks food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items

Organization Improvement

The assistant manager promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following: Works cooperatively with the cafeteria manager and campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems

Collaborates with campus administration to support student programs and schedules

Provides catering support as directed

Conducts regular supplies inventory as directed

Personnel Relations/Management

The assistant manager manages personnel effectively through activities such as the following: Assist with the supervision, training, and coordination of activities of campus workers and services for the Child Nutrition Services program

Helps screen, select, and train cafeteria workers

Substitute and/or assist cafeteria manager when needed for the purpose of ensuring the food service unit is running efficiently

Supports assigned personnel, for the purpose of assisting them in performing their functions in a safe and efficient

manner

Professional Growth and Development

The assistant manager provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following: Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering

information required to perform job functions

Completes annual continuing education requirements

Qualities of an Effective Assistant Cafeteria Manager

The assistant manager exhibits the following qualities: Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Responds to after hour emergencies as needed

Complies with Federal State and Local food service policies and guidelines

Ensures a safe environment for workers and customers

Maintains safe work environment

Follows all HACCP procedures and standards, and ensure employees follow all HACCP procedures and standards

Complies with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulation.

Complies with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other

policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards

Performs functions of other nutritional service positions as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring

adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the

work unit

Maintains confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists in the supervision and evaluation of food service employee assigned to campus cafeteria as needed.

Equipment:

Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts and other equipment applicable to the position, personal computer, fax, scanner, telephone, and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Works with frequent interruptions

Maintains emotional control under stress

Work irregular and extended work hours.

Works inside in commercial kitchen environment: exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards, work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts and work on slippery surfaces

Continual standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching, frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-30 pounds), moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20.15 to $28.11 Hourly