Nutrition Services Lead (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Nutrition Services Lead is directly responsible to the Manager, the building Principal and the Supervisor of Secondary Nutrition Services Programs for the development and coordination of a site cafeteria in a secondary school.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of management experience in food service
• Ability to count money, make change, and perform basic math functions required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions as provided by Nutrition Services
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow CNP regulations

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) within established guidelines for Nutrition Services that provides a cost effective program of high integrity.
• Observes and coordinates meal service activities to provide nutritious meals and safeguard the health of the students, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures that all activities conform to school, Nutrition Services, community and KSDE standards.
• Makes recommendations for staffing and schedules employee's daily jobs functions for meal service.
• Trains new employees.
• Uses professional discretion and observes procedures of confidentiality in managing staff and administrating the program.
• Uses good communication and management skills in working with other team members and students.
• Maintains accurate payroll and timecard information for each employee at their site.
• Ensures safety of food during preparation and exhibits working knowledge of Nutrition Services HACCP plan.
• Follows Standard Operation Procedures.
• Ensures the cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and serving area.
• Demonstrates knowledge concerning the appropriate operation of all kitchen equipment and ability to effectively train the employees on its safe and correct use.
• Maintains onsite items needed for the daily meals and ala carte sales.
• Orders food and supply items needed for daily meal production from vendors, warehouse, and Food Production Center.
• Verifies the amount ordered versus received of groceries and supplies received from vendors, FPC, and the central warehouse.
• Plans daily menu production based on centralized menus and maintains an inventory for onsite production.
• Conducts monthly inventory of food and supply item on site.
• Maintains free, reduced priced and full paid customer accounts, charges and balances accurately.
• Keeps accurate and timely records for Nutrition Services and KSDE.
• Maintains cash reserve (hold money) and prepares accurate daily report.
• Prepares monthly meal accountability report, which includes accountability for a la carte items sold and accurate accounting of money collected on the linen.
• Reviews Edit Check for each day and includes this report in the monthly reports.
• Prepares meals in accordance with USDA guidelines and follows menus.
• Maintains Daily Production Records.
• Acts as the Cafeteria Manager during their absence.
• Communicates with Nutrition Services Office of issues related to daily production, health inspections and maintenance issues such as equipment repair and pest control.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of Nutrition Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED