CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT MANAGER #336503

Young World Physical Education; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Sanford, NC is seeking a Full-Time Child Nutrition Assistant Manager. The successful candidate will assist the manager with food preparation, staff oversight, and quality checks in school cafeterias.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent, significant food prep experience, and an understanding of sanitation standards. This position contains managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager and requires effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in quantity food preparation.
• Certification in food safety required.
• Ability to read and comprehend guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in day-to-day operations.
• Inspect cafeteria areas regularly.
• Check production schedules and ensure assignments.
• Prepare food as needed and assist with deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation and safety standards

Coordination abilities

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT MANAGER #336503

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Considerable experience in quantity food preparation.
• Sufficient education: reading and math to include math fractions and operating a calculator.
• Must hold or obtain certification from the National Restaurant Association in food safety.

Nature of Work:

The employee will assist the manager by performing some managerial tasks and takes charge in the absence of the manager. The employee has knowledge of preparation of foods served in school cafeterias. General guidelines are provided for work to be done. This employee should be able to solve problems that arise in the preparation and serving of food. General supervision is provided for the employee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety.
• Skill in the use of food preparation equipment.
• Ability to coordinate various activities in the preparation and servicing processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read, comprehend guidelines and explain these to others.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects, on a continuing basis, all areas within the cafeteria area.
• Checks production schedule and ensures that all assistants know their assignments.
• Observes operation of total program and performance of staff.
• Notes needed changes in work activities and reports them to the manager.
• Prepares food as needed.
• Assists manager in checking deliveries for accuracy in quantities and acceptability of quality.
• Stores food and supplies in appropriate area.
• Assists manager in conducting inventories.
• Assists manager in preparing reports by gathering needed information.
• Directs day to day activity in absence of manager.
• Follow items outlined in the “Child Nutrition Employees Duties, Responsibilities and Dress Code”.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Amanda Cagle, Child Nutrition Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]