School Nutrition - Assistant Manager (interim) - Weddington Elementary/Middle School 8.0

Young World Physical Education; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an interim Assistant Manager for the school nutrition program in Weddington Elementary/Middle School, Matthews, North Carolina. This full-time position requires prior experience in school nutrition and leadership ability to assist the Cafeteria Manager in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include directing activities, food preparation, and financial reporting. Interested candidates should apply online as the position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Experience in prior school nutrition employment.
• Experience in a similar school nutrition operation may be substituted.
• Leadership skills in working with and directing people.
• Formal education preferred, courses in home economics suggested.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafeteria Manager by performing managerial tasks.
• Provide leadership to subordinates through instruction and demonstration.
• Direct day-to-day activities in absence of the manager.
• Work with staff for special events and catering.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Food preparation

Financial monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or college level education

Job description

School Nutrition - Assistant Manager (interim) - Weddington Elementary/Middle School 8.0

Union County Public Schools, Weddington Elementary – Matthews, North Carolina

Job ID: 5705022

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

General Statement of Job

Assist the Cafeteria Manager by performing some managerial tasks and by taking charge in absence of manager.

Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Cafeteria Manager, School Nutrition Supervisor, School Nutrition Assistant Director, and School Nutrition Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership to subordinates through instruction and demonstration.
• Direct the day-to-day activities in the absence of the manager.
• Fill in for managers or employees at other schools when necessary.
• Work with administration and staff for special events and catering.
• Assist in food preparation and cafeteria maintenance.
• Communicate positively with school staff, students, parents, and visitors.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting financial information, food ordering, inventories of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase participation and sales.
• Assume any responsibilities as assigned by cafeteria manager.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Experience in prior school nutrition employment.
• Experience in a similar school nutrition operation may be substituted.
• Formal education preferred – technical training or college level. Graduation from high school or equivalent acceptable. Courses in home economics and special courses such as State Department of Instruction school nutrition courses are suggested. Educational requirements may be waived at the discretion of the School Nutrition Director and the school principal.
• Leadership ability – skills in working with and directing people are essential.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Manager.

Application Procedure

Apply Online

Contact Information

• UCPS HR TEAM
• 400 North Church Street
• Monroe, North Carolina 28112-4730
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]