Child Nutrition Specialist

Role Responsibilities

• Know, understand, and assist in implementing the requirements of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Work on the serving line when necessary to ensure quick, smooth meal services.
• Comply with Health Department Codes for food service.
• Comply with all safety measures and regulations throughout the cafeteria and kitchen and report any injuries or unsafe conditions in the workplace to the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor.
• Support the Child Nutrition Site Supervisor with all kitchen and cafeteria duties.
• Carefully prep and prepare products according to the recipe.
• Ensure the quality, taste and presentation of all prepared items.
• Use safety precautions relative to working with food service equipment and materials.
• Maintain a firm understanding of FIFO and the Temperature Danger Zone.
• Follow established HACCP food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Use proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine.
• Support all efforts to recycle and compost.
• Store stock in an efficient and safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Food Handler certification (required).
• One (1) year experience in a food and hospitality related role (preferred).
• Experience in school‑based Child Nutrition (preferred).
• Experience in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and fast‑growing organization (preferred).
• Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbally, with team and management.
• Self‑motivated and able to problem‑solve effectively.
• Entrepreneurial spirit; proactive, flexible, and willing to play different roles to meet students’ needs.
• Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as consistency and understanding.
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas Public Schools mission and community.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday and attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region.

Work Environment

Reports to a school or central office site, Monday – Friday. Typical school/office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel: may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings, and other work‑related activities.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee‑paid legal plans.
• LifeLock identity protection.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.