Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager

Laurens County School District 56; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County School District 56's Clinton High School is seeking a Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager to oversee daily food service operations.

The role runs 190 days per school year, 8 hours daily from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, with a November/December 2026 start and November 2, 2026 deadline.

Responsibilities include directing food prep, planning production, ordering and securing supplies, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and sanitation under Serv-Safe.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Computer skills

Food service knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Nutrition School Cafeteria Manager JobID: 1407

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Child Nutrition Manager
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Clinton High School
• 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.