2026-27 Part-Time Child Nutrition Workers

10 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Child Nutrition Worker is responsible for preparing and serving cafeteria meals for all meal services the district participates in through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Food Handler's Certification by City of McAllen, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation, required

Ability to perform basic math, required

Demonstrate effective customer service skills, required

Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines with food preparation, preferred

Must be able to read, write and understand verbal instructions, required

Knowledge and ability to work with computers, preferred

Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, and twist, required

Experience:

Experience in institutional food service operations, preferred

Workdays: 242 - 20 hours per week

Pay Date: Biweekly

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare food per the recipes and the menu with high quality, serve food on time and so that it is aesthetically pleasing, ensure food is safe to eat.
• Prepare and serve meals with required quantities of food and non-food according to the school meal schedules and special diet modifications.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel short distance and successfully substitute at current or different site. Ability to work all CNP meal services such as breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. Saturday and non-calendar workday may be required on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrate ability to work with coworkers cooperatively and always provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Perform clean up duties as assigned by supervisor and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation; maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to proper dress code according to the department’s policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Use large and small kitchen equipment, including sharp cutting tools; use food grade cleaning solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions; plan and organize work within time constraints.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Frequent heavy lifting as much as 45 pounds

Frequent carrying weight of 15 to 45 pounds

Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, and visual acuity

Frequent standing, climbing stairs, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, repetitive hand motions

Exposure to temperature extremes (hot or cold), exposure to noise