What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Nutrition Worker position at Marble Falls ISD?
School Year: 2025-2026
Job Title: Child Nutrition Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager/Director of Child Nutrition
Date Revised: September 2023 Dept./School: Child Nutrition
Primary Purpose: Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Ability to read recipes
Experience: None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving
1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
3. Practice and follow proper portion control and proper use of leftovers.
4. Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Safety and Sanitation
5. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
6. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
8. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other
9. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
10. Help with grocery and supply orders. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
11. Maintain daily food preparation records.
12. Complete annual continuing education requirements.
13. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment: Work 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; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Benefits
MFISD offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. TRS-ActiveCare participants can choose from three medical plan options, with MFISD contributing $445 towards their monthly medical premiums. Additionally, employees receive a $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy at no cost. Optional plans available for purchase include dental, vision, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, healthcare FSA, among others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
