School Nutrition Manager

Polk County Public Schools • Davenport, FL

12h

About The Position

The School Nutrition Manager performs responsible supervisory work operating school cafeterias of various sizes. The role oversees the planning, preparation, and service of nutritious and economical meals; supervises and trains school nutrition personnel; and supports effective, sanitary, and safe cafeteria operations. The manager also works with employees, students, school personnel, parents, and other community members, providing effective communication and customer service.

The position requires knowledge of food preparation and service, foodservice equipment, nutrition, health and safety practices, and the storage of food and non-food supplies. It also requires coordinating work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
• One year of experience in school foodservice or related work.
• Completion of all required school foodservice courses and other requirements established by departmental regulations.
• Knowledge of food planning, preparation, and service; foodservice equipment; nutrition; health, sanitary, and safety practices; and storage of food and non-food supplies.
• Ability to supervise cafeteria operations and train school nutrition personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide customer service to parents and other community members.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of school cafeterias and the provision of economical, nutritious, and effective meals.
• Oversee the planning, preparation, and service of a variety of foods.
• Supervise and train school nutrition personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, and school personnel.
• Provide a high level of customer service to parents and other community members.
• Coordinate work tasks, establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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