School Nutrition Assistant Manager-Creekview HS

Cherokee County School District - GA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District - GA is seeking a School Nutrition Manager with a strong background in food production, sanitation and nutrition. The role requires leadership in a school nutrition program, executing meals safely and efficiently, and maintaining compliance with district and state policies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or satisfactory completion of state approved HSE.
• One year of satisfactory school nutrition or food service management experience.
• Completion of ONE course; Manager and Culinary Pathway coursework; CCSD Manager in Training within one year of placement.
• Passing score on ServSafe National Certification test.
• General knowledge of quantity food service, sanitation and nutrition.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Strong leadership skills and prior experience in food production in cooking or baking recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of food production: cooking, baking, serving, cashiering and other duties.
• Assist in maintaining production points for safety, quality and quantity.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records in compliance with federal, state and local procedures.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Enforce sanitation practices and require high standards of grooming and hygiene.
• Train staff in use and care of food service equipment.
• Lead and train other personnel and follow instructions.
• Maintain ServSafe certification.
• Create an atmosphere in the cafeteria to promote student and staff participation.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, admins and community.
• Work with peers and supervisors in a cooperative manner.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sanitation knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

ONE course completion

Manager and Culinary Pathway coursework

CCSD Manager in Training

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Time keeping software

Inventory management software

Production planning systems

Job description

Important Notes

Job Description Code: 4N.015

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: SN-2

Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt

Retirement: PSE

Contract Work Year: 186 Days

Reports To: School Nutrition Manager and Principal

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Minimum Qualifications

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of state approved High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Program. One year of satisfactory school nutrition experience or food service management experience and completion of Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) course. Completion of Georgia Department of Education Manager and Culinary Pathway coursework and CCSD Manager in Training course within one year of placement. Passing score on ServSafe National Certification test. General knowledge of quantity food service, sanitation and nutrition. Basic computer literacy required. Strong leadership skills and prior experience in food production in cooking or baking recommended.

GOAL

Provide excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors in an efficient and professional manner. Complete all necessary training to assist in managing the School Nutrition Program independently and successfully in compliance with all federal, state and Board policies and procedures.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist as needed and assigned in all phases of food production: cooking, baking, serving, cashiering and other duties.
• Assist in maintaining all production points for safety, quality and quantity.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records in compliance with federal, state and local procedures.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and other supplies.
• Enforce sanitation practices and require high standards of grooming and hygiene.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as trained. Train staff in the proper use and care of food service equipment.
• Strong leadership skills to instruct and train other personnel and follows instructions both verbal and written.
• Maintains current ServSafe certification
• Creates an atmosphere in the cafeteria which results in high percentage of student and adult participation through frequent promotions and activities.
• Communicate effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, administrators and the community.
• Works with peers/supervisors in tactful, considerate and cooperative manner and assist others when needed
• Exhibit ability and willingness to cooperate and work well with others; take oral and written instructions; cope in emergency situations and follow through efficiently.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of The School Board of Cherokee County.
• Practice safety continuously and ensure that safe working conditions exist in the kitchen area, including approved instructions for chemical use in the operation of the program.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Assist manager with technology-based computer programs, including but not limited to: time keeping, inventory, production planning, etc.
• Perform as the Acting Manager in the absence of the School Nutrition Manager.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Essential Duties

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Management.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Minimum Requirements

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: April 20, 2000

Revised: March 2005, July 2008, November 2009, August 2012, July 2023, July 2024, July 2025