Child Nutrition Manager I

Young World Physical Education; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Mississippi is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager I to manage cafeteria operations, supervise employees, and ensure that students are served nutritious meals in a friendly environment. The position requires a high school diploma, three years of food service experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. The salary is $18.50 per hour with full-time employment, and candidates need to be committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, plan, and supervise cafeteria employees.
• Plan and direct food preparation and serving in the cafeteria.
• Inspect kitchen and equipment for cleanliness.
• Maintain inventories of food and supplies.
• Work with school staff to plan nutrition education activities.

Skills

Good communication and human relation skills

Leadership ability

Reasoning and analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Child Nutrition Manager I

Jackson Public Schools MS CHILD NUTRITION - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4939579

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three years food service experience
• Good communication and human relation skills
• Leadership ability
• Ability to apply reasoning and analytical skills to situations

Reports To

Building Principal and Child Nutrition Administration

Supervises

Child Nutrition (Cafeteria) employees

Job Goal

To serve the students attractive, nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Essential Functions

• Assigns, directs, plans, and supervises the work of cafeteria employees in the cafeteria.
• Plans and directs the preparation and serving of all food in the cafeteria and clean‑up after same.
• Directs sanitation procedures and inspects the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas for cleanliness.
• Plans, directs, and supervises cleaning schedule for dining area of the cafeteria as well the serving area.
• Secures food and supplies and maintains inventories.
• Instructs new cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks and evaluates their performance.
• Secures revenue until it has been turned over to the proper authorities.
• Keeps and submits accurate records and reports as required.
• Evaluates employees and operation.
• Works with school staff and food service administration to plan and coordinate nutrition education activities.
• Works with school staff and food service administration to promote parent and student involvement in food service.
• Works cooperatively with food service administration to insure that district, department, state, and federal policies and regulations are being followed.
• Maintains beautification of dining area.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification: Child Nutrition Manager I

Scale: Classified

Grade: E

Days Employed: 188 per school year

Salary: $18.50 per hour
Exception: JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.

Overtime: Non‑exempt

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Cedra Milton , Child Nutrition Supervisor
• CHILD NUTRITION
• Phone: [phone]

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