School Nutrition Manager (8 hrs/day)

Young World Physical Education; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time School Nutrition Manager in Lexington, NC. This role requires strong organizational and supervisory skills in a fast-paced environment, managing food production and service while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in food service and management. Responsibilities include staff training, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent customer service. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2 years food service experience with 2 years managerial experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to instruct and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage food service operation including staff supervision.
• Implement planned menus according to standards.
• Train and evaluate staff following established procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Basic math skills

Food Safety Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS-Excel

MS-Word

Job description

School Nutrition Manager (8 hrs/day)

Lexington City Schools Food/Nutrition - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lexington City School District (NC), and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5708348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nutrition Manager

This is an ever-changing, fast-paced environment that requires excellent supervisory skills, organization, leadership, and great customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to organize, instruct, supervise, and evaluate staff
• Read, write, and utilize basic math skills
• 2 years food service experience with 2 years managerial experience and 2 years in School Nutrition preferred.
• Software knowledge of MS-Excel and MS-Word.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand for 6 continuous hours.
• Food Safety Certification preferred.

Essential Functions for Success

• Manage food service operation to include staff supervision, food production and service, sanitation, and marketing.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other employees and staff.
• Creates an upbeat, positive, efficient, and successful business with site team
• Respectfully, and politely serve students, staff, and guests.
• Perform assigned task with minimal supervision.
• Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision.
• Follows a work schedule, plans ahead.
• Implements planned menus incorporating time-saving production techniques.
• Orders, receives, stores, handles, prepares, and serves food according to established standards.
• Assures sanitation and safety practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintains required system of accountability
• Plans production schedules and work assignments
• Maintains daily production record of food, meal counts, daily deposits, HACCP, and other required documentation.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates staff according to established procedures.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner.
• Communicates concerns to appropriate supervisor about policies and procedures relating to School Nutrition.
• Manages program in accordance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops as requested by supervisors.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Successful completion of a Food Safety Certification, kept current at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Work involves sustained standing and frequent lifting, bending, and pulling.
• Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
• Frequent movement at a fast pace.
• Repetitive motions
• Stand for 6 continuous hours
• Stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor. (example includes cleaning of baseboards)
• Bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees. (example includes washing in triple sinks.)
• Bend from the waist in a standing position with outstretched arms for an extended amount of time. (example includes service of food)
• Twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips. (example includes mopping, sweeping, stocking, removing items from ovens)
• Lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to head. (example includes placing food in ovens, stock on shelves.)
• Perform duties requiring non-repetitive motion with hands and wrists. (example includes counting money, serving, slicing, dicing, writing)
• Stock, wash, prepare, serve, and handle all types of food. (caution that food allergies can worsen by exposure to menu items.)
• Work with caustic and non‑caustic chemicals. (Asthma and other physical ailments may worsen by exposure to chemicals. Gloves are available.)
• Work in a very hot and humid environment.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Katelyn Brown , Director of School Nutrition
• Food/Nutrition
• Email: [e-mail]