2026-27 SY Nutrition Manager - BGE

Liberty-County-School-System; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty County Schools in Georgia seeks a Nutrition Manager for Button Gwinnett Elementary in Hinesville. The role requires overseeing the School Nutrition Program, training staff, and ensuring compliance with state standards.

The manager will coordinate menus, ordering, and records, while maintaining food quality and safety. The position emphasizes leadership of nutrition assistants, adherence to schedules, and ongoing professional development through required courses and local trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to fulfill all physical aspects of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Attendance at work is required on a regular basis.
• Two years experience as a School Nutrition Assistant/Cook or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and schedule as required.
• Complete the state-required Manager-In-Training courses (150 hours).
• Participate in ongoing training, including local in-service sessions.
• Operate the School Nutrition Program per policy and regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training and supervision for nutrition assistants.
• Establish work and production schedules for assistants.
• Instruct and evaluate staff on nutrition policies.
• Consult with Principal and Nutrition Director on program matters.
• Order food and supplies per local policy.
• Maintain records and financial accounts accurately and timely.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
• Develop plans to use the program as a learning lab for nutrition education.
• Assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Liberty County Schools (GA) Button Gwinnett Elementary - Hinesville, Georgia Open in Google Maps

2026-27 SY Nutrition Manager - BGE

Job Details

Job ID: 5920748

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to fulfill all physical aspects of position including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Two years experience as a School Nutrition Assistant/Cook.
• Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by the School Board.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Completes the state required 150-hour manager core Manager-In-Training courses (if have not already completed).
• Participates in 30 additional hours every 3 years as a manager.
• Participates in all local In-Service training.
• Operates the School Nutrition Program consistent with all requirements.
• Provides on-the-job training and supervision for all School Nutrition assistants.
• Establishes work schedules/production schedule for all School Nutrition assistants.
• Instructs and evaluates all School Nutrition assistants and clerks on School Nutrition policies.
• Consults with Principal and School Nutrition Director on matters related to the School Nutrition Program operation.
• Carry out all recommendations of director, principal, and state consultants.
• Order food and supplies for operation in accordance with local policy.
• Maintains all records and financial accounts accurate and up-to-date and turned in on a timely basis.
• Maintains desirable standards of personal hygiene, conduct, sanitation and operation among all employees and facilities.
• Maintains high food standards through the supervision of employees in the use of standardized recipes, procedures, and techniques.
• Develops plans and utilize the School Nutrition Program as a learning laboratory to support classroom activities in nutrition education.
• Assists in food preparation, service, and clean-up when necessary.
• Establishes and maintain an efficient filing and retrieval system.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Principal or School Nutrition Director.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by supervisor or

Position Type: Full-Time