Floating Manager, FNS (478D) [188]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District Food and Nutrition Services is seeking a Floating Manager to serve as acting manager at the school level after completing the Manager-In-Training Program. You will support current managers and office staff until a permanent manager is chosen.

Position requires a high school diploma, completion of M.I.T., ServSafe, and USDA standards. This exempt, bi-weekly paid role reports to the Director of FNS and spans multiple school sites in Kennesaw, GA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of the Manager-In-Training Program; includes O.N.E. orientation.
• ServSafe Certification required; meets USDA Professional Standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and notifies supervisor if late or absent.
• Operate the FNS program per established policies and procedures.
• Assist other managers and FNS staff; act as manager in training when needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
• Attend manager and in-service meetings and adhere to dress code and HR policies.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organization

Money Handling

Math Basics

Computer Basics

Management Skills

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Manager-In-Training Program

ServSafe Certification

USDA Professional Standards

Job description

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Floating Manager, FNS (478D) [188]

Cobb County School District FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES - 0011 - Kennesaw, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931134

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Floating Manager

JOB CODE: 478D

DIVISION: Business Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Food and Nutrition Services

DEPARTMENT: Food and Nutrition Services

WORKDAYS: 188

REPORTS TO: Director, Food and Nutrition Services

PAY GRADE: NFE1

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serves as acting manager, after successful completion of the FNS Manager-In-Training Program, in the absence of an existing manager at the local school level; assists other current managers and/or assists the FNS Office Staff, until selected as a permanent Food Service Manager at a school.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification/License Required: Successful completion of an approved Georgia Department of Education Manager-In-Training Program; including Orientation for Nutrition Employees [O.N.E.], ServSafe Certification, and meets USDA Professional Standards requirements
• Experience: 2 years of prior food service and/or management/supervisory work experience preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to repetitively lift items weighing a maximum of 50 pounds, walk & stand on cement floor for up to 7.5 hours, climb ladder, stoop, bend, lift, and have hands in water; ability to work extended periods in temperatures ranging from extremely hot to sub-zero; ability to tolerate work conditions while cooking, frying, steaming, baking, and microwaving; operates equipment that poses possible risk, loss or injury; utilizes cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol, and powder forms; subject to a noisy work environment; refer to Page 3 for Physical Demand Categories
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; possesses planning, organization, money counting, basic math, basic computer, and management skills; sufficient understanding of instructions to effectively perform essential duties, including food preparation and meeting safety/sanitation guidelines; excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and notifies appropriate supervisor when will be late or absent.
• Follows all CCSD procedures for handling money and maintaining financial records and reports.
• Utilizes resources (food, supplies, and labor) effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares and submits travel reimbursement sheets to the Director by the 15 th of the following month.
• Operates the Food and Nutrition Services program according to the procedures outlined in the Manual for Cafeteria Managers and in compliance with all Federal, State, County, and District regulations and policies.
• Complies with all Free and Reduced policy requirements.
• Accurately prepares all records and reports required by the School District and submits them to the designated person(s) within the specified time frame.
• Follows preplanned menus with minimal substitutions.
• Assures Cobb County School District standardized recipes are followed.
• Assures enough food is prepared daily so that every customer is offered the same choices.
• Ensures that foods served meet quality standards for appearance, texture, flavor, and temperature.
• Assures compliance with food safety program (FSR).
• Attends ALL manager and in-service meetings.
• Adheres to FNS approved dress code – uniform, gloves, hairnet, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible in job assignments.
• Demonstrates good leadership qualities.
• Follows and ensures that staff follows all Human Resources procedures and personnel requirements as outlined in the CCSD Administrative Rules, CCSD Employee Handbook, FNS Employee Handbook, Federal, State, and Local Reviews.
• Interacts in a friendly manner with students, visitors, and staff; responds to customer concerns appropriately.
• Ensures customers are served in a timely fashion.
• Performs all Food Service Assistant duties, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax:
• Email: [e-mail]