2026-2027: Nutrition Program Manager

Bridgeport Elementary; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Elementary in Frankfort, KY is seeking a School Nutrition Program Manager to lead cafeteria operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal lunch program requirements.

Reporting to the School Nutrition Program Director and Principal, you will manage menus, inventory, daily records, deposits, and staff scheduling, under the Food Service Salary Schedule (FS7) with 185 days yearly. This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with others in a team.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• High school diploma, GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law; one year food service experience.
• Must complete training for certification of beginning school nutrition personnel.
• Must re-certify annually.

Responsibilities

• Designates, assigns, and schedules cafeteria work.
• Supervises lunch serving line and major cooking tasks.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and proper storage of food.
• Keeps records of shipments, inventory, hours, receipts, and participation.
• Prepares daily/monthly participation reports and submits to Director.

Skills

Oral directions comprehension

Written directions comprehension

Teamwork

Food service basics

Education

High school diploma / GED

Certification training in school nutrition (702 KAR 6:045)

Job description

2026-2027: Nutrition Program Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913122

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Franklin County Schools

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

[phone]

JOB TITLE

School Nutrition Program Manager

REPORTS TO

School Nutrition Program Director

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Food Service Salary Schedule

Grade FS7

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

185 X 7.5

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7212

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

July 13, 2015

BASIC FUNCTION

The School Nutrition Program Manager designates, assigns, and schedules work to be done by all cafeteria personnel and is responsible for the performance and conduct of personnel while on duty.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides standards for quantity of food prepared and served.

Consults with School Nutrition Program Director regarding cafeteria operation needs.

Supervises the lunch serving line.

Supervises and helps in the major cooking tasks.

Supervises and helps in the maintenance of proper sanitary conditions including the cleaning of utensils, dishes, and equipment.

Supervises the care and proper storage of food.

Keeps the following records:

• Checks all shipments of food and supplies as per invoice.
• Keeps a monthly inventory of all food, supplies, and donated food that have been purchased and used.
• Keeps a daily record of all work hours of full-time personnel and substitutes.
• Keeps records of daily receipts, participation, attendance and cost of student meal.
• Reports the above records to the School Nutrition Program Director on a monthly basis.

Works with the School Nutrition Program Director with a weekly and/or monthly ordering list.

Works with the School Nutrition Program Director in preparing menus according to the requirements of the Federal Lunch Program.

Sells and distributes meal and milk tickets when applicable.

Collects and properly accounts for food service receipts.

Prepares receipts for daily deposit.

Prepare daily and monthly participation reports.

Attends all Manager meetings called by the School Nutrition Program Director.

Assigns duties to other School Nutrition Program personnel, but is still held ultimately responsible for over all run of the cafeteria.

Attends at least ten (10) hours of annual continuing education/training in addition to food safety training.

Performs other related cafeteria duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Program Director, Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to understand oral and written directions.
• Should be able to work closely with other members of the organization.
• Should have some knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning school nutrition program personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• Must re-certify annually.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.15 to $25.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christy Pritchett , Director of School Nutrition
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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