School Nutrition Manager for the 2025-2026 School Year

Public School of North Carolina•Jacksonville, NC

75d

About The Position

An employee in this class provides a variety of duties in the direct supervision of the food service program in one of the school system's dining facilities. Tasks are performed according to established guidelines and procedures. The employee is expected to resolve most problems that arise in the operation of school dining. Errors by the employee may result in serious disruption of the food service program or loss of time and money. The employee receives general supervision. The employee directly supervises other employees in the school cafeteria.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety.
Working knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Optimum knowledge of computer programs.
Skill in the use of food preparation equipment.
Ability to develop schedules for the use of personnel and material resources.
Ability to train personnel in equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage, and recordkeeping.
Ability to coordinate various activities in the preparation and serving process.
Ability to inventory and record information accurately, using a variety of software programs.
Ability to comprehend and apply written and verbal guidelines and directions, and explain these to others.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to process and submit a variety of financial reports using a variety of software applications.
Required High School Diploma from a regionally accredited school.
At least three years of experience in food service management or a related field, with some experience in a leadership role preferred.
Must possess and maintain a food protection manager certification recognized by the North Carolina Health Department.
Knowledge of the USDA regulations and guidelines required.
The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in food services management, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
At least three years of experience in food service management or a related field, with some experience in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads recipes and directions for food production and service.
Calculates the amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served.
Measures and mixes ingredients.
Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on time.
Proportions product into prescribed serving size.
Assists and guides in food production and service.
Schedules work to be done according to allotted man hours.
Follows planned menus with occasional sbustitutions as allowed.
Applies and documents presecribed quality standards and quantitiy controls.
Observes food preparation and line service to assure quality and proper presentation of food.
Displays food to reflect school and seasonal activities.
Properly handles leftover foods.
Requisitions foods and supplies as needed.
Verifies cost, quantity, and quality of items received.
Advises supervisor concerning improper quality/condition of items received.
Sets up and ensures proper storage of all items according to prescribed standards.
Inventories items according to established system.
Rotates stock in a timely manner.
Properly uses and oversees proper operation of equipment.
Requests equipment repairs.
Maintains a constant check of conditions of sanitation and safety and makes needed corrections.
Provides training in equipment use.
Is on-call to handle emergency situations, including emergency feeding operations; and evaluate kitchen and report repairs needed after a weather emergency.
Assigns work to staff.
Maintains time sheets and leave records.
Provides on-the-job training in equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage, and record keeping.
Evaluates performance of each employee.
Counsels employees to maintain productive working relationships.
Recommends hiring and disciplining of employees.
Conducts staff meetings and trainings.
Prepares purchase records and reports.
Prepares free/reduced/full-price lunch records and reports.
Submits reports on a timely basis.
Develops and implements cleaning schedule.
Enforces employee sanitation procedures.
Enforces dress/personal hygiene codes.
Follows established procedures to avoid food contamination.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of food service administration team building and customer service.
Assist staff with production records, recipes, and product development.
Monitor food production daily for quality control purposes.
Assures that planned menus are followed.
Enforces standardized recipes.
Provides information about the food service program to students, parents, and school staff.
Responds to customer concerns and complaints.
Assists in the planning and production of special functions involving the school nutrition program.
All other duties as assigned or required.