School Nutrition Manager - EM Yoder 2026-27

Alamance-Burlington School System; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamance-Burlington School System is seeking a School Nutrition Manager to oversee the district’s school nutrition program at assigned site. You will manage daily operations, supervise cafeteria staff, and ensure compliance with nutrition standards and district policies.

Responsibilities include planning meals, maintaining records, coordinating with administration, and ensuring timely service to students and staff within a Monday–Friday schedule and 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must have completed the manager training class and performed responsibilities as training as an on-the-job manager.
• Considerable experience in school food services or other food services.
• Relevant training in Nutrition, Operations, Administration and Communications and Marketing per USDA Professional Standards.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate in preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and files.
• Identify problems and suggest changes regarding methods and procedures.
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare cafeteria for serving.
• Train personnel in operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and staff.
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed.
• Prepare USDA inventory and production records.
• Coordinate efforts with school staff and support personnel.
• Attend required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of School Nutrition.

Skills

Food service management

Staff supervision

Budgeting/financial management

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Manager training class

Experience in school food services

USDA Professional Standards training

Associate/Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

School Nutrition Manager - EM Yoder 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973670

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

School Nutrition Manager

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school

SALARY

Salary Grade 63

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of School Nutrition Services

SUPERVISES

Cafeteria Assistants

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40 hours weekly

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

Based on school calendar

POSITION PURPOSE:

The School Nutrition Manager is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, supervising and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of the school food service facility (cafeteria) with a staff serving breakfast and lunch with additional ala carte sales.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Thorough knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities
• General knowledge of food quality and values
• Some knowledge of special dietary requirements
• General knowledge of the practices used in receiving and storing food in large quantities
• General knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and the work area
• General knowledge of the free and reduced lunch program available for students and the ability to be sensitive to the needs of the students who qualify for assistance
• General knowledge of financial management, recording, and receipting
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
• Ability to maintain emotional control
• Ability to work with others in a close, fast paced environment
• Ability to address customers and staff in a pleasant, courteous manner
• Ability to be organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and correctly complete reports and documents in a timely manner

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• Must have successfully completed the manager training class and successfully performed responsibilities while training as an on the job manager
• Considerable experience in school food services or other food services
• Relevant training in Nutrition, Operations, Administration and Communications and Marketing per the USDA Professional Standards
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Continued participation in food service continuing education courses as required by the USDA
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in food services management or related area
• Advanced training in USDA Professional Standard requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and files
• Identify problems and suggest changes regarding methods and procedures
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare cafeteria for serving
• Train personnel in operational procedures
• Maintain accurate food service records
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees
• Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders as needed
• Prepare food as needed
• Prepare USDA inventory and production records
• Set up monies for cash registers
• Count and balance cash received, prepare deposit slips and deposit monies in bank
• Prepare work details for next day; secure kitchen for next day and when not in use
• Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters and equipment
• Compile reports, bills, deposit slips and cash register reports
• Receive, check and sign for food delivered to school
• Prepare work schedule and keep worker time sheets
• Prepare food production reports
• Prepare roster sheets
• Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty and support personnel that include delivery, maintenance, security, custodial activities
• Collaborate with administration and school Test Coordinator regarding meal service schedule during end of course and end of year assessments
• Prepare bag lunches for students as necessary
• Attend required meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Director of School Nutrition

Dress Code:

The Alamance Burlington Schools School Nutrition dress code must be followed at all times. SN employees are provided approved uniforms. Employees are responsible for purchasing slip resistant closed toed shoes (solid black or white) and hairnets/caps which are to be worn daily.

Reporting to Work:

Employees are to report to work at designated time and work hours assigned. If an employee can’t report to work, they need to notify Supervisor day before or by 6:00 am day of.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered moderate to heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Must be able to withstand heat and standing for long periods of time. Some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling can be involved.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with ABSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

Approval by: Supervisor's Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Spencer Brown , Executive Director of School Nutrition
• Child Nutrition
• Email: [e-mail]