K-12 School Cafeteria & Nutrition Manager

Lenoir County Public Schools; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Child Nutrition Manager for North Lenoir High in Kinston, NC. The role oversees cafeteria operations, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with federal and state nutrition standards while preparing nutritious meals for students.

The position requires leadership in a school nutrition program, adherence to HAACP guidelines, and strong organizational skills to coordinate meal preparation and service across elementary, middle, and high schools.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food service experience or college-level study in nutrition or food management.
• Experience in supervising cafeteria staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises operation of school cafeteria for meals and services.
• Ensures compliance with LCPS Child Nutrition, local, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Manages inventory, orders, deliveries, and daily reconciliations.
• Prepares production reports and ensures use of standardized recipes.
• Supervises staff, provides training and performance feedback.
• Supports HAACP and food safety procedures and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cafeteria supervision

Administrative duties

Training & staff development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years food service experience or college-level nutrition/food management

Job description

Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Child Nutrition Manager for North Lenoir High in Kinston, NC. The role oversees cafeteria operations, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with federal and state nutrition standards while preparing nutritious meals for students.

The position requires leadership in a school nutrition program, adherence to HAACP guidelines, and strong organizational skills to coordinate meal preparation and service across elementary, middle, and high schools.