Nutrition Services, Manager Trainee, 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time health insurance benefit

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager Trainee for the 2026-2027 school year in Lincoln, Nebraska. This part-time role involves participating in a training program for future managers, focusing on food production, management skills, and customer relations. The position starts in August 2026, offering training in food service practices and opportunities for advancement. Ideal candidates must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and have the legal right to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of food service and food safety practices preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must have citizenship, residency, or work visa.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Manager Training Program.
• Prepare and serve food according to provided menus and procedures.
• Train food service employees as directed.

Skills

Food production

Cash handling

Management skills

Customer relations

Job description

Nutrition Services, Manager Trainee, 2026-2027

Lincoln Public Schools NE SJDLC Nutrition Services Department - Lincoln, Nebraska

Job ID: 5689241

Application Deadline: Apr 12, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Nutrition Services - Manager Trainee - 2026-2027 School Year

Schedule: School Days Only, 5 hrs/day

Manager Trainee will participate in the Manager Training Program at assigned schools for the purpose of training to become a Nutrition Services Manager. Position to start August 2026.

Emphasis on food production, equipment, ordering, computer skills, cash handling and accountability, personnel, scheduling, management skills and customer relations. Requires attendance at department meetings and classes.

Perform the following for all programs including breakfast, lunch, snacks, Head Start, and summer feeding as assigned:

Prepare and serve food according to the menus, recipes, and procedures provided by the Nutrition Services Department. Train food service employees as directed by the Manager.

Practical working knowledge of food service and food safety practices and procedures preferred. Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and frequently lift 25 pounds in a given day.

This position is eligible for full-time health insurance benefit.

Wages for 2026-2027 are being negotiated. Manager Trainee wage will be more than $20/hr. Manager Trainee is a temporary position. When promoted to Kitchen Manager the wage will increase to over $23/hr.

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Part-Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service