School Nutrition Kitchen Manager — Lead Meals & Compliance

Prince Edward County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Edward County Public Schools in Farmville, Virginia, seeks a Cafeteria Manager – Child Nutrition to oversee the daily operation of the school’s nutrition program, ensuring nutritious meals, food safety, and compliance with USDA and VDOE standards.

The role requires supervising cafeteria staff, planning menus, managing production, serving meals, and maintaining accurate records for audits and reimbursements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory experience preferred in school food service.
• Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations and meal patterns.
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily food service operations at the assigned school site.
• Ensure meals meet USDA meal pattern requirements and follow standardized recipes.
• Oversee scratch cooking, production schedules, and proper food preparation techniques.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and student satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Supervise, train, and support cafeteria staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Maintain records required for reimbursement, audits, and state or federal reviews.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Prince Edward County Public Schools in Farmville, Virginia, seeks a Cafeteria Manager – Child Nutrition to oversee the daily operation of the school’s nutrition program, ensuring nutritious meals, food safety, and compliance with USDA and VDOE standards.

The role requires supervising cafeteria staff, planning menus, managing production, serving meals, and maintaining accurate records for audits and reimbursements.