Nutrition Services Manager

Liberty 53 School District; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical, Dental & Visioninsurance

100% district paid life insurance, and

short term & long-term disability

Generous time off policy

Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 3

Job summary

Liberty School District 53 is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to support food service operations at an assigned location in Liberty, MO. You will organize food preparation, supervise cafeteria staff, confirm inventory, and prepare reports while ensuring health requirements are met.

This 10-month position offers comprehensive benefits, generous leave, and district-paid life and disability insurance. The role starts immediately with a starting pay rate of $19.90–$25.72 per hour, contingent on

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary or food service with increasing responsibility.
• Certifications: Food Handlers and ServSafe required within stated timelines.
• Ability to manage food prep, inventory, report writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and serving at assigned site.
• Supervise cafeteria staff and manage meal accounts.
• Forecast quantities and minimize waste.
• Ensure health standards and documentation.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with district nutrition services.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food service operations

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Nutrition Services Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943705

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nutrition Services Manager

The Nutrition Services Manager provides support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for organizing food preparation activities; overseeing and assisting cafeteria workers with food preparation and serving; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use; providing written reports; and complying with mandated health requirements.

This is a 10 month position.

Benefits

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
• 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
• Generous time off policy
• Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

*Benefits overview is published on our website: LPS Benefits Overview

Pay

$19.90 - $25.72 per hour (based on relevant work experience)

Job Duties

• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature.
• Forecasts food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste.
• Inspects food and/or supply deliveries by verifying quantity, quality and comply with mandated health requirements.
• Inventories food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Manages assigned site cafeteria operations (e.g. supervise personnel, create menus, monitor meal accounts and expenditures, evaluate new products and/or menus, etc.)
• Orients new employees to work center and school site processes by providing information regarding site operations and activities.
• Oversees the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items and meets projected meal quantities and mandated nutritional and health standards while ensuring appealing presentation.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc., as required.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed to ensure adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepares a variety of documentation (e.g. meal program records, reconciliation reports, cash summary, time sheets, etc.)

Responds to inquires of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items and/or food service policies and practices.

Screens free and reduced meal applications for the purpose of determining initial eligibility and completion of applications under program guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience working in a culinary, dietary or food servicer field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Food Handlers Certificate, required within 30 days of employment
• ServSafe Certification, required within 90 days of employment
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelly Baker , Recruiter
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]