CNS Menu & Production Records Specialist

Job Title:   Child Nutrition Production Records Specialst                            Wage/Hour Status: Non - Exempt

                                                                                                                Reports to:    Director of Child Nutrition Services

Pay Grade: District Manual Auxiliary Salary                                                                    Administrative Support Pay Plan Pay Dept/School: Child Nutrition Services                                               Starting Pay:  $32,906.

   Initiated Date:        August 25, 1981                                                  Date Revised:  January 15, 2026

District Primary Purpose:To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose:  Assist in the effective planning, organizing,directing and administering of the District’s Child Nutrition Program.

 Qualifications:

            Education/Certification:  High School Diploma/GED

                                                      Level III, Texas Association of School Nutrition                                                                                                                  Certification preferred

                                                   Valid Texas driver’s license

            Experience:               Minimum of 5 years of experience as a District’s campus manager/work leader preferred

            Knowledge/Skills:                Knowledge of in menu planning, food purchasing and production methods 

                                                         Knowledge of National School Lunch and Breakfast                                                                                                            program guidelines                       

                                                        Ability to operate a computer 

                                                        Ability to perform basic mathematical functions                                                                                                                 proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills 

                                                       Ability to use a 10-key calculator

                                                        Ability to operate a motor vehicle 

                                                        Ability to manage personnel

                                                       Effective planning and organizational skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintain records in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.

1. Monitor campus program operations for compliance of state and federal guidelines:

Weekly Checklist Completion, Temperature Logs, Personal Hygiene Checklist, HACCP,

3 Compartment Sink Sanitation Strips Log, Thermometer Calibration Log, Hair Restraints,

Cafeteria Health Inspection Posting, Poster Requirements, SFSPac training logs, Petty Cash.

1. Review campus breakfast, lunch, and snack program production records for accuracy and files accordingly; after school snack inspections must be documented.

1.        Assign substitutes to the campuses as needed.

1. Conduct new CNS staff training (Civil Rights, HACCP, SOP’s); adhere to HACCP safety

and sanitation guidelines corresponding to Child Nutrition Program requirements.

1. Attend meetings, in-services, trainings and workshops as required by USDA professional

development of Child Nutrition Professionals and maintain employee educational log for

possible review by TDA for compliance.

1. Attend monthly safety meetings and staff development training; maintain required documentation of campus safety and professional development training sign in sheets, filed by campus by established deadlines.

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

                        Supervise food service workers assigned to campus cafeterias       

WORKING CONDITIONS:

            Mental Demands:

                                       Communicate effectively (verbally and written), meet                                                                                                established deadlines, and maintain accurate and auditable records.                                                                         Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent                                                                                    interruptions. Handle multiple tasks.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

                                      Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer, occasional                                                                         prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate lifting and carrying.       

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          226 Days

DATE POSTED:

DEADLINE:                                       Until filled                             

All applications must be submitted online for professional and clerical positions to the La Joya I.S.D. Office of Human Resources Department. (www.lajoyaisd.com)

Applicants currently employed by the La Joya I.S.D need to submit an application, letter of intent, and resume online.  (www.lajoyaisd.com)

I, ___________________________________________, certify that the foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. Any other duties assigned must pertain to Child Nutrition Services. I understand that this position is contingent upon a specific State funding source that has been awarded to La Joya ISD and does not obligate La Joya ISD to employ me once the funds have ended. I understand the requirements and acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description.

Employee Signature:                                                                        Date:                                     

Salary : $32,906