What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Nutrition Specialist position at Brenham Independent School District?
- Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements
- Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices
- Ability to speak well with students, staff, parents, and the general public
- Ability to read and understand instructions, short correspondence, memos and recipes
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
- Prepare quality food according to a planned menu with standardized recipes
- Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures
- Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
- Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized storage and work area
- 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 manager immediately
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
- Handle and record cashier functions accurately
- Maintain daily food preparation records
- Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
- Complete annual continuing education requirements
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Use large and small kitchen equipment to include but not limited to large mixer, pressure steamer, braiser, steam jacketed kettles, refrigerated equipment, warmers, convection ovens, impinger ovens, dishwasher, electric slicer, sharp cutting tools, cutting board, scales, food and utility carts, mops and brooms
- Desktop computer (windows based), computerized point of sale work station, and 10-key calculator
- 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
- Work on slippery surfaces
JobID: 2521
Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Child Nutrition Specialist
Child Nutrition/Child Nutrition Specialist
Date Posted:
7/20/2026
7/20/2026
Location:
Child Nutrition Department
Child Nutrition Department
Description:
Job Title: Child Nutrition Specialist Wage/Hour Status: $13.48 per hour (minimum)
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager Pay Grade: MT1
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager Pay Grade: MT1
Duty Days: 176 (varies on instructional calendar)
Department: Child Nutrition Department Date: May 2022
Job Summary:
Primary Purpose:
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
Certification: Texas Food Handler's Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving
Safety and Sanitation
Other
Equipment Used:
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Continual standing and walking; pushing and pulling, moderate lifting (10-45 pounds); reaching, overhead reaching, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting most of the day
Environmental Factors:
Other Information:
Child Nutrition Director has the right to add or change these duties at any time.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure:
Child Nutrition Director has the right to add or change these duties at any time.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure:
Salary : $13