Child Nutrition Manager In Training

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid illness and personal days

Seven paid holidays

VEBA contribution

401A retirement

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager in Training. Location to be determined with a full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 6:45am–3:00pm.

Salary at $19.50/hour with college degree bonus offers, plus medical/dental/vision and life insurance benefits. As part of the program, the manager in training will learn nutrition, operations, administration and marketing to eventually advance to a cafeteria manager position, with hands-on supervision, inventory,

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety codes and HACCP.
• Experience with cash handling and basic bookkeeping.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist cafeteria manager in planning, organizing and coordinating daily operations.
• Learn nutrition, operations, administration and marketing to promote to a manager position.
• Learn to operate food service equipment and manage inventory.

Skills

Decision making

Staff supervision

Food service knowledge

Computer skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Leadership

Cash handling

Tools

OneSource

Word Processing

PC-based applications

Job description

• Position Type:
  Child Nutrition Services/ Child Nutrition Manager
• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026
• Location:
  All Schools

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Child Nutrition Manager in Training

Location To Be Determined

Work Schedule Full-Time, Shifts Vary Monday – Friday between 6:45am – 3:00pm

Calendar Length 185

FLSA Classification Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate $19.50/hour Additional compensation for college degree

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available. Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven paid holidays, District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Job Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Asst. Supervisor, and Production/Service Coordinator, the Child Nutrition Manager in Training is responsible for the following job duties and tasks:
The manager in training will assist the cafeteria manager in the planning, organizing and coordinating of daily operations of a school cafeteria while following a course outline to learn the skills necessary to become an effective manager at any level.

• Four key areas of Nutrition, Operations, Administration and Communication/Marketing will be taught and expected to be mastered to promote to a manager position once one becomes available.

Essential Functions

• Ability to make sound decisions, deal with stressful situations, and maintain interpersonal relationships in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Working knowledge of the operation of food service equipment and current computer technology.
• Knowledge of health and safety codes and sanitary principles including HACCP.
• Some knowledge of administrative and office procedures including record keeping, record preparation, inventory control, money and personnel management.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage cafeteria functions and personnel, train others, prioritize work, and identify and correct problems.
• Possess good organizational skills and detail oriented. Knowledge of computers with skills in PC based applications including Word Processing and OneSource (both front and back of house operations).
• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques for marketing and promoting a meal program.
• Skills to prepare and serve food in large quantities, maintain inventory control, use standard office equipment including computers.
• Learn to operate basic food service equipment and machinery.
• Be able to learn quickly and adapt to and implement change rapidly.
• Respond to change in a productive manner.
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, interpersonal skills and willingness to take the initiative in varying circumstances. Interact and communicate with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
• Provide friendly service.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appropriate apparel and work habits, including regular and punctual attendance. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing child nutrition programs.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and leadership.
• Possess excellent cash handling skills and knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principals and be able to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time Often

Ability to carry 50 pounds Occasional

Amount to lift 50 pounds Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 50 pounds Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions Very Frequent

Climbing Seldom

Overhead work Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.