Food Service Manager Trainee (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Indian River County in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Food Service Manager Trainee for 2026-2027. The role focuses on developing managerial skills in the school's nutrition services while supporting daily meal operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, food service experience, and the ability to supervise staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and nutrition guidelines. The position is full-time and based in Vero Beach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years experience in food service.
• Experience in quantity cooking, baking and cashiering.
• Completion of at least three food service training courses.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve daily meals and manage inventory.
• Requisition food and supplies and maintain computer records.
• Develop and supervise staff to meet program objectives.
• Conduct nutrition education projects for students.

Skills

Food service experience

Quantity cooking

Baking

Cashiering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three food service training courses

Job description

Food Service Manager Trainee (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County Food and Nutrition Services - Vero Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975233

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Knowledge of planning, preparation and service of daily meals. Knowledge of food service equipment. Knowledge of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety regulations. Ability to maintain an up-to-date inventory. Ability to requisition food and non-food supplies. Basic understanding of accounting principles. Ability to use a computer. Knowledge of the cash register system as well as computerized point-of-sale system. Ability to develop and supervise a staff capable of accomplishing the objectives of the program. Ability to conduct nutrition education projects for students. Ability to work at a fast pace and stand for long periods of time.

Job Summary: To develop managerial skills and to assist in the administration of the food service program at the school level.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years experience in food service.
3. Experience in quantity cooking, baking and cashiering.
4. Completion of at least three (3) food service training courses.
5. Valid Florida driver's license.
6. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Salary Information

Support Personnel. Pay Grade 5. One hundred ninety-two days worked per year (10 months). FLSA Non-Exempt.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

• Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
• Administration > Food Services
• Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Takeisha Harris
• 6500 57th Street
• Vero Beach, Florida 32967
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]