2026-2027 Assistant Manager, Food and Nutrition Services

The School District of Lee County•Lehigh Acres, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, Food and Nutrition Services supports the Manager in overseeing the daily operations of food service, including food production, meal service, sanitation, safety, and equipment use. The role involves maintaining various records, assisting with purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal Food and Nutrition Services program requirements. The Assistant Manager also helps enforce standards for staff appearance and assists new employees and volunteers.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of the Manager, Food and Nutrition Services (Intern) Training Program
Valid Florida driver’s license
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Organizational and management skills
Mathematical skills
Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program requirements
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications
Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance
Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures
Ability to work with and around chemical cleaning agents
Ability to serve in a lead role, oversee employees, and resolve conflicts in the Manager’s absence

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of comparable food service experience, preferably in a school setting

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive attitude toward all students and staff
Assume the Manager’s duties in his absence
Maintain production, commodity, and financial records
Coordinate and assist with food production service of meals
Assist in maintaining high standards in sanitation, safety, and in use and care of equipment
Assist with the purchase of all food and supplies
Assist with the design of daily work schedules
Assist with the design of daily cleaning schedules
Assist the Manager with storeroom controls and inventory
Assist in enforcing the Food and Nutrition Services standards of dress, appearance, and personal hygiene
Assist new Food and Nutrition Services employees, student employees, or volunteers in becoming familiar with their assignments
Comply with all requirements of the local, state, and federal Food and Nutrition Services programs