Assistant School Nutrition Manager

Applitrack; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Point Public Schools is seeking an Assistant School Nutrition Manager to support daily cafeteria operations and help lead the School Nutrition Program across locations. The role blends hands-on food service with administrative support, training staff, ensuring compliance with USDA requirements, HACCP, and health department rules.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, prior food service experience, leadership skills, and the ability to manage records and POS systems, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior food service experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Ability to maintain records and use POS systems.
• USDA School Nutrition training completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation and administration of the School Nutrition Program.
• Collaborate with Nutrition staff to ensure efficient meal service.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals per menus and USDA requirements.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, records, meal counts, and documentation.
• Support food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department rules.
• Assist with POS operations, cash handling, and meal service records.
• Train and guide nutrition staff.
• Monitor food quality, portions, presentation, and waste.
• Provide excellent customer service in a welcoming cafeteria.
• Support multiple locations and assume leadership when needed.
• Assist with events, catering, and other nutrition activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

HACCP

USDA training

POS systems

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Assistant School Nutrition Manager supports the School Nutrition Coordinator in the overall operation of the School Nutrition Program and works collaboratively with the School Nutrition Manager to support daily cafeteria operations.

This is a hands‑on position that combines food service responsibilities with operational and administrative support. The Assistant School Nutrition Manager may work across school nutrition locations and assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed.

• Support the School Nutrition Coordinator with the daily operation and administration of the School Nutrition Program.
• Work collaboratively with the School Nutrition Manager and school nutrition staff to ensure efficient meal service.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to approved menus, recipes, and USDA requirements.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, production records, meal counts, and other required documentation.
• Support food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department requirements.
• Assist with point‑of‑sale operations, cash handling, and meal service records.
• Help train and provide guidance to school nutrition staff.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and waste.
• Provide excellent customer service and help create a welcoming, student‑centered cafeteria environment.
• Support either school nutrition location based on program and staffing needs.
• Assume operational leadership when assigned by the School Nutrition Coordinator, including during the absence of the School Nutrition Manager.
• Assist with special events, catering, and other school nutrition activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Coordinator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food service experience required.
• School nutrition or institutional food service experience is preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use basic computer and point‑of‑sale systems.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Ability to complete required USDA School Nutrition training.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull; safely operate commercial kitchen equipment; and work in hot, cold, and fast‑paced kitchen environments.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by theSchool Nutrition Coordinator in accordance with West Point Public Schools procedures.

The Assistant School Nutrition Manager is expected to demonstrate the WPPS values ofRelationships, Innovation, Student-Centered Decision Making, and Excellence (RISE) while helping provide nutritious meals and exceptional service to our students.