Child Nutrition Manager in Training

Rockwood R-6 School District; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District is offering a Child Nutrition Manager in Training position in Eureka, Missouri. The role begins immediately with on-the-job training under supervision of the Dietitian and Director of Child Nutrition Services.

The starting pay is $18.39 per hour, with a typical schedule of 7–8 hours per day across a 186-day calendar. A Serv Safe certificate is required, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv Safe Certificate is required.
• Starting wage is $18.39 per hour; 7–8 hours/day, 186-day calendar.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of school meal preparation and service to students.
• Assist in maintaining production records.
• Assist in food service operations (ordering, inventory, receiving).
• Ensure compliance with USDA, MOD ESE, and health regulations.
• Assist in training and evaluating food service staff.
• Report unsanitary conditions or injuries to supervisors.

Skills

Reading and comprehension

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Leadership potential

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS

Google programs

Printer

Phone

Job description

Child Nutrition Manager in Training

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861241

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting at $18.39 hourly

Scheduled for 7-8 hours per day 186 day calendar

Positions Schedule: TBD

Serv Safe Certificate is required. High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

POSITION SUMMARY: To learn all aspects of the manager positions for the purpose of supporting Child Nutrition Services Department and becoming a manager in the future. Under general supervision of the Dietitian, Training Supervisor and the Director of Child Nutrition Services/Warehouse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must learn all essential functions of a cafeteria manager including:

• 1. Assist in supervision of school meal preparation and service of meals to students.
• 2. Assist in maintaining accurate production records using appropriate fonns.
• 3. Assist in perfonning functions related to food service operation, e.g. ordering of food items and supplies, inventory control (includes receiving and checking accuracy of deliveries), and
• ensuring that USDA, MOD ESE, and County Health Department regulations are maintained.
• 4. Assist in supervision of food service employees in maintaining a sanitary and safe food
• service operation.
• 5. Assist in training new food service employees and substitutes in assigned job duties and
• responsibilities.
• 6. Report any unsanitary or unsafe conditions or equipment to the child nutrition office.
• 7. Report any work-related injury to the building principal and the Director of Child Nutrition. Use appropriate injury report fonns.
• 8. Assist in counseling employees when necessary and document counseling sessions.
• 9. Assist in completing employee annual evaluations.
• 10. Assist in supervision of adherence to department, district, county, state, and federal policies and procedures where applicable to food service operation.
• 11. Assist in the responsibility for adherence to all cash control and inventory control procedures as maintained by child nutrition.
• 12. Assume job duties and responsibilities in the manager's absence.
• 13. Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager, Director of Child Nutrition, the registered dietitian, or training supervisor.
• 14. Responds professionally to inquires from students, staff, and the public for the purpose of providing information regarding food items, nutrition service policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze problems and make effective decisions.
• Ability to safely use all kitchen equipment including.
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate safe work environment procedures and reinforce reasonable rules to reduce or eliminate job-related injuries.
• Ability to handle and prepare all types of foods with a variety of ingredients.
• Ability to provide leadership to kitchen staff, to include delegation.
• Proficient with using computers; Point of Sale, Google programs, printer and phone.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Within assigned kitchen, temperatures can range in extremes of hot and cold.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, lift, twist, bend and reach.
• Food production area and dish room area. Temperature ranges are involved-ambient to 0 degrees in the freezer.
• Within building kitchens.
• Could include work outside traditional work hours.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds of supplies and equipment.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• All kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, POS, knives, utensils, ovens, combi ovens, steamer, stove, dish machine, slicer, food processor, blender, computer, printer, and phone.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.39 Per Hour

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