CN Assistant Manager, Pumpkin Center

Lincoln County Schools; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln County Schools CN Pumpkin Center in Lincolnton, NC seeks a dedicated Child Nutrition Assistant Manager. This permanent, full-time role covers 7.5 hours per day with benefits, reporting to the Child Nutrition Manager.

Starting September 1, 2026, salary ranges from $16.87 to $19.61 per hour, with local supplements as applicable. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass background checks and TB test, and ServSafe certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe Certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to pass drug test, background check and TB test.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects and work in temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and determines meals to be served.
• Calculates ingredient quantities for portions.
• Prepares and measures ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintains sanitation and organizes food supplies.
• Notifies CN Manager of equipment repairs and maintains records.

Skills

Food service experience

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CN Assistant Manager, Pumpkin Center

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901147

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Date Posted

August 25, 2026

Position Details

Child Nutrition Assistant Manager, Pumpkin Center

Permanent / full-time / 7.5 hours per day / benefit eligible

Position Available

September 1, 2026

Reports To

Child Nutrition Manager

Salary / Non-Exempt

Grade CN 52N ($16.87 - $19.61 per hour), plus local supplement, if applicable

T he salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant’s years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system may not be recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools’ pay scale.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.
• ServSafe Certification required within six months of hire date
• Must be able to tolerate bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and some repetitive motion
• Food service experience required
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to extremes of temperatures

Knowledge / Abilities

• Working knowledge of food preparation and serving practices
• Working knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
• Skill in the use of food preparation equipment
• Ability to make computations necessary for conversion of recipe quantities and timely food preparation
• Ability to plan sequence of steps in food preparation
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes and directions for use of equipment

Duties

• Reads recipes and directions for numbers of meals to be served
• Calculates amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served
• Measures and mixes ingredients
• Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on timePortions product into prescribed serving size
• Arranges food and supplies to retain sanitation and quality
• Notifies manager of equipment repairs needed
• Records material and supplies needed
• Other duties as assigned by the CN Manager

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.87 to $19.61 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelly Rhyne Hughes , Chief of Child Nutrition Services
• LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS-CN (556)
• Phone: [phone], ext. 20128
• Email: [e-mail]