Child Nutrition Manager K-12

Burke County Schools; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Schools in Morganton, NC seeks a Child Nutrition Manager for the K-12 program. This full-time position, with benefits, reports to the Principal and the Child Nutrition Director and oversees the local cafeteria team to ensure smooth service for students.

The role requires forecasting meal quantities, handling payments and deposits, and supervising time records, with a strong emphasis on Excel proficiency and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned school cafeteria and operations.
• Forecast meal item quantities for their school.
• Supervise child nutrition staff at the location.
• Manage payments, deficit accounts, and daily records.
• Assist with food preparation and serving line items.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Child Nutrition Manager K-12

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933862
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Child Nutrition Manager K-12

Eastern End

Full-Time with Benefits

Position: Child Nutrition Manager -Local School

Reports To Principal and Child Nutrition Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Contract Days: 189 days Salary: Based on the System Salary Schedule

Qualifications: 1. Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

2. Must have a working knowledge of Excel.

Purpose of Job To oversee the assigned school cafeteria and ensure the school cafeteria's smooth and efficient operation for all students' ultimate health, comfort, and benefit. The Child Nutrition Manager is responsible for direct supervision of the child nutrition employees at that location. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to; forecasting how much of each menu item is needed for their individual school, assisting with checking in the food as it is received, receiving payments for student accounts, collecting deficit accounts, completing daily records/bank deposits, and approving employee hours within the time management system. To oversee and assist with food preparation, use of equipment and items to be placed on the serving lines.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.74 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Wall , Food Service Management Director
• TBD
• Phone: [phone]