Child Nutrition Program Area Manager (401)

Shelby County Schools (AL); Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools (AL) in Columbiana, Alabama is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Area Manager. The role reports to the Child Nutrition Program Coordinator and Principals, supervising managers and staff to ensure nutritious meals and excellent service.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related fields, three years in school food service, and current ServSafe certification. Previous management experience is preferred, with strong communication and health standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition, food service management, business, family and consumer sciences, hospitality management, culinary arts, or School Nutrition Specialist Certification (SNS).
• Three years of School Food Service or related work experience.
• Current ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages the Child Nutrition Program.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service while ensuring meals are served in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Supervises Managers and Child Nutrition Program Employees and reports to the Child Nutrition Program Coordinator and Principals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related

SNS Certification

Job description

Child Nutrition Program Area Manager (401)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924396

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM AREA MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition, food service management,
business, family and consumer sciences, hospitality management,
culinary arts, or School Nutrition Specialist Certification (SNS).
2. Three years of School Food Service or related work experience.
3. Previous management experience preferred.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Good physical and emotional health including ability to perform
duties described in essential functions.
6. Current ServSafe Certification.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of
Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Program Coordinator and Principals
SUPERVISES: Managers and Child Nutrition Program Employees
JOB GOAL: Effectively manages Child Nutrition Program. Demonstrates excellent
customer service while ensuring food is attractive and nutritious; ensuring
meals are served in a friendly and efficient manner.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 410 East College Street
• Columbiana, Alabama 35051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]