What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist - Child Nutrition - 2026-2027 School Year position at Tomball ISD?
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the production of a major food group such as meats, salads, vegetables, or bread and desserts. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum Experience:
Food service experience preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills:
Training will be provided on the job as an on-going endeavor without regard to length of service or skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Follow standardized recipes and be able to increase or decrease with accuracy.
2. Daily prepare menu items as outlined on the food production record.
- Perform all tasks within a given time frame and serve customers with a reasonable degree of speed.
- Cashier, when assigned, following departmental cash handling procedures..
- Assist the manager in maintaining precise Food Production Records by consistently and accurately reporting any additional foods prepared or discarded.
- Assist in the clean-up process by putting food away, washing pots and pans, sweeping and mopping, and putting stock away.
- Demonstrate sound safety and sanitation practices. Follow departmental HACCP procedures.
- Present an image of professionalism by following department guidelines for personal hygiene and dress code.
- Recognize and complete tasks without being told.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and be willing to perform any additional duties as assigned by the manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment Used:
Use of large and small commercial kitchen equipment including electric slicer, mixer, pressure and convection
steamer, convection oven, dish machine, food processor, and sharp/serrated cutting tools.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, occasionally climbing a 9 ladder, moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.