Child Nutrition Manager In Training

Caldwell County Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell County Schools is seeking a Child Nutrition Manager In Training in Lenoir, North Carolina. This 10-month temp position trains to become a full-time manager at an assigned site; starting immediately with interim mentorship from the Principal and Child Nutrition Director.

The role involves fiscal management, records, meal production oversight, staff supervision, sanitation, and public relations to uphold high standards in school nutrition.

Qualifications

• Managerial, organizational, and presentation skills required.
• Must possess confidentiality and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning, different learning styles, teaching methods, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of food service production and kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation.
• Analytical and detailed independent judgment is required.

Responsibilities

• The manager is responsible for collecting, counting, and auditing monies, making bank deposits, and handling receipts and disbursements.
• The manager is responsible for preparing accurate time sheets, being in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, and for maintaining and submitting all required records and reports.
• The manager supervises the preparation and service of quality meals.
• The manager assures that food, supplies, and equipment are adequate, that an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all products is maintained and that all food, supplies, and equipment are received and stored according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• The manager supervises staff to ensure an efficient operation, which includes evaluating and documenting performances, providing training experiences for staff, and participating in the hiring and placing of staff.
• The manager promotes and maintains high standards of sanitation, promotes safety awareness, and demonstrates acceptable personal grooming practices.
• The manager communicates effectively with various public and assures a positive atmosphere and image of the cafeteria and cafeteria staff.
• The manager provides nutrition information to local school personnel and students.
• The manager is knowledgeable of current developments in school food service and shares with other child nutrition staff.
• The manager accepts the responsibility for other duties assigned.

Skills

Managerial skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Adult learning knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Analytical thinking

Tools

Office machines

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Child Nutrition Manager In Training

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959866

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER IN TRAINING

Reports To: Principal and/or Child Nutrition Director

Supervises: Child Nutrition Assistants

Purpose: To act as a manager where assigned and train to become a full-time manager at an assigned site. This is a training position and person must interview for a manager position as they become available. This is a temp position and is not designed to be permanent. To train to provide palatable and nutritious meals to all students in a cost-effective manner and to incorporate concepts of good nutrition as a part of the total education program.

Assignmen t: 10 Month

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

The manager is responsible for collecting, counting, and auditing monies, making bank deposits, and handling receipts and disbursements.

REPORTS/RECORDKEEPING

The manager is responsible for preparing accurate time sheets, being in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, and for maintaining and submitting all required records and reports.

FOOD PRODUCTION AND SERVICE

The manager supervises the preparation and service of quality meals.

PURCHASING, STORING, INVENTORY OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES

The manager assures that food, supplies, and equipment are adequate, that an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all products is maintained and that all food, supplies, and equipment are received and stored according to local, state, and federal guidelines.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

The manager supervises staff to ensure an efficient operation, which includes evaluating and documenting performances, providing training experiences for staff, and participating in the hiring and placing of staff.

SANITATION AND SAFETY

The manager promotes and maintains high standards of sanitation, promotes safety awareness, and demonstrates acceptable personal grooming practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Managerial, organizational, and presentation skills required.
• Must possess confidentiality and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning, different learning styles, teaching methods, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of food service production and kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation.
• Analytical and detailed independent judgment is required. Makes decisions and recommendations under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Child Nutrition. Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems that arise and prevent crisis.

FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

The manager is responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities in operable condition, maintaining an up-to-date inventory, and assuming proper accountability for equipment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The manager communicates effectively with various public and assures a positive atmosphere and image of the cafeteria and cafeteria staff.

NUTRITION EDUCATION

The manager provides nutrition information to local school personnel and students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The manager is knowledgeable of current developments in school food service and shares with other child nutrition staff.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The manager accepts the responsibility for other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL ABILITY :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The ability to be a safe food handler, free of diseases that may be transmitted by food is an absolute necessity. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and be able to transfer extremely hot and heavy food pans from food preparation equipment to the serving area. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Child Nutrition employees may be exposed to extreme hot/humid and cold temperatures, either while cooking or storing and retrieving items from the freezer. This job requires lifting, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy and/or bulky items. Exposure to loud noises. Extended periods of standing.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Price , Director
• Child Nutrition Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]