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EMPLOYMENT WITH 
NUTRITION SERVICES

WORK WHILE YOUR 
KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL!

Working for Child Nutrition Services in the school cafeterias is an excellent part-time job for the person seeking some extra income while their kids are in school. While we do have some full-time positions, they do not come open often. The majority of our employees start with us as a substitute and are later hired into a permanent position. 

What kind of work is it?
Preparing & serving food to students and staff during meal time, and clean up. You may also be trained on the computer program we use to track students' meal accounts. The work is fast-paced but extremely rewarding!

Child Nutrition Services provides training opportunities in customer service, safety and sanitation, and nutrition education through classes, workshops, conferences, and our local School Food Service Association.

Work uniforms are provided.

Why work for Child Nutrition Services?
We are a team of motivated people who really enjoy working with kids! Work only the days your kids are in school -- no holidays or summers. Be part of the team working to achieve the goal of providing  professional service and nutritious food to all of our customers. 

What is required for employment?
- A Team Player! One who is  willing to work together with others to finish ALL the jobs necessary to run a successful kitchen. 

- A great attitude! One who is cheerful, hard-working, enjoys working with and serving both children and adults, willing to learn, and is eager to make a difference.
- Background Check. Background reviews are required of all school employees.
- Current Texas Food Handler's Card. See below for more information.

How do I apply?
We prefer, as available, for all applicants to apply online at apply here; however, applications are available in the Child Nutrition Services office at 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-2000.  (Click here for a map to our office.)  Applications, job postings and position descriptions are posted on the District's Job Listings web page. 

We hire substitute workers throughout the school year. When permanent openings are available, we will review first, our active substitute pool to fill the any campus specialist vacancies.  You may contact Child Nutrition Services at any time to inquire about job openings.

How do I get a Food Handler's Card?
As of July 1, 1996 all restaurant employees and other commercial food establishment employees, including school districts, are required to obtain Food Handler Certification cards. Cards are issued after the completion and successful passing of the food handler test, which covers key critical control point procedures for preparing, handling, holding, and storing foods. The test consists of 32 questions and requires a passing score of 75%. Successful completion of the test earns a Food Handler Certification card that is accepted anywhere in the State of Texas and is valid for 3 years. The fee for taking this test is $15.00. Keep a copy of the card with you, also if you're a permanent employee, post a copy at your work site. Further information and the manual can be found on the web site at: www.TexasFoodHandlers.com.

The test is offered online, see the above website for information and cost. No special computer knowledge is required to take this test. Pre-registration is not required, but studying the Food Handler's Manual to prepare is strongly  recommended. 

Online: You may study the manual and take the test online at this site: www.TexasFoodHandlers.com. You will need to pay the fee by credit card and also have a printer to print your certification cards (it prints two cards on a page; please print an extra copy for our office files).