Nutrition Services Manager Trainee - Multiple Locations (Manager 2) 2026-2027 School Year

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria Manager, Nutrition Services Programs is directly responsible to 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
2 years of experience in food service
Ability to count money, make change, have basic math skills and pass a basic math quiz
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions as provided by Nutrition Services
Ability to pay attention to detail and follow CNP regulations
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Nice To Haves

Manager trainee or commercial experience is preferred
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 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 Operating 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 on site items needed for 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 verses 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 price and full paid customer accounts, charges and balances accurately.
Checks for and restricts customer negative balances
Keeps accurate and timely records for Nutrition Services and KSDE
Maintains daily point of service sales and provides appropriate reports for the KSDE Claim for Reimbursement
Maintains cash reserve (hold money) and prepares accurate daily deposit
Prepares monthly meal accountability report, which includes accountability for ala carte items sold and accurate accounting of money collected on the line
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.
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
Establishes and develops Nutrition Advisory Council if appropriate for site
As assigned by supervisor.