Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager

Laurens County School District 56; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County School District 56 in Clinton, South Carolina seeks a Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager at Clinton High School. The role starts November/December 2026, with a 190‑day contract from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; Serv-Safe certification is required. Selected candidate will oversee food preparation, ordering, storage, and supervision of staff while maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Experience in quantity food service is preferred.
• Must take and pass Serv-Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation of food according to standardized recipes and procedures.
• Plans daily food production and directs preparation of items for the next day.
• Assesss the quantity of food to order, prepare and serve according to projected meal count.
• Secures food and supplies; receives and verifies deliveries.
• Provides instruction and directs other food service workers.
• Ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates all kitchen cleaning functions.
• Promotes safe work practices and procedures.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Resource management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5966883

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

• POSITION: Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager
• LOCATION: Clinton High School
• START: November/December 2026
• DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 2, 2026*
• LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days per school year; 8 hrs/day (6:30 am 2:30 pm)
• PAY: $27,709 - $31,509

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.
• Must take and pass Serv-Safe.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must get along well with others; must be able to work as a team player.
• Must possess the ability to manage resources (people, equipment, food, etc) to best meet the nutritional needs of the students and the expectations of the program.
• Must have computer skills

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation of food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures.
• Plans food production for the following day by directing the preparation of required food items.
• Assesses the appropriate quantity of food to order, prepare and serve according to projected meal count.
• Secures food and supplies; receives and verifies all deliveries.
• Provides instruction, directs and organizes the performance responsibilities of other food service workers.
• Ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates all kitchen cleaning functions.
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Food Services

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Ruth Green
• 100 Old Colony Road
• Clinton, South Carolina 29325
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]