School Nutrition Manager for the 2026-2027 School Year

TrulyHired; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Nutrition Manager to oversee the food service program in a NC school dining facility. You will supervise staff, manage menus, ensure sanitation, and coordinate purchasing and inventory.

Strong leadership and knowledge of USDA guidelines are essential. The role requires experience in food service management, the ability to train personnel, and proficiency with computer-based reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• At least three years in food service management with leadership preferred.
• Must possess food protection manager certification recognized by NC health dept.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and determine ingredient quantities for portions.
• Schedule staff and manage labor hours efficiently.
• Train staff in equipment use, sanitation, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor sanitation and safety compliance across operations.
• Manage purchasing, storage and inventory controls.
• Supervise food production and service for quality assurance.
• Prepare and submit required reports on meals and administration.

Skills

Food safety

Food prep

Inventory management

Computer skills

Staff training

Scheduling

Recordkeeping

Budgeting

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree in food services management

Food protection manager cert

USDA knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service software

Inventory software

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

School Nutrition Manager

REPORTS TO:

School Nutrition Director

BEGINNING DATE:

Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

An employee in this class provides a variety of duties in the direct supervision of the food service program in one of the school system's dining facilities. Tasks are performed according to established guidelines and procedures. The employee is expected to resolve most problems that arise in the operation of school dining. Errors by the employee may result in serious disruption of the food service program or loss of time and money. The employee receives general supervision. The employee directly supervises other employees in the school cafeteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Considerable knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety.
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Optimum knowledge of computer programs.
• Skill in the use of food preparation equipment.
• Ability to develop schedules for the use of personnel and material resources.
• Ability to train personnel in equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to coordinate various activities in the preparation and serving process.
• Ability to inventory and record information accurately, using a variety of software programs.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written and verbal guidelines and directions, and explain these to others.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to process and submit a variety of financial reports using a variety of software applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Required High School Diploma from a regionally accredited school. Associate's Degree in food services management, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• At least three years of experience in food service management or a related field, with some experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a food protection manager certification recognized by the North Carolina Health Department.
• Knowledge of the USDA regulations and guidelines required.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months

SALARY:

Salary Grade 57

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Production and Services

Reads recipes and directions for food production and service.Calculates the amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served.Measures and mixes ingredients.Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on time.Proportions product into prescribed serving size.Assists and guides in food production and service.Schedules work to be done according to allotted man hours.Follows planned menus with occasional substitutions as allowed.Applies and documents prescribed quality standards and quantity controls.Observes food preparation and line service to assure quality and proper presentation of food.Displays food to reflect school and seasonal activities.Properly handles leftover foods.

Purchasing, Storage, and Inventory

Requisitions foods and supplies as needed.Verifies cost, quantity, and quality of items received.Advises supervisor concerning improper quality/condition of items received.Sets up and ensures proper storage of all items according to prescribed standards.Inventories items according to established system.Rotates stock in a timely manner.

Equipment/Facility Management

Properly uses and oversees proper operation of equipment.Requests equipment repairs.Maintains a constant check of conditions of sanitation and safety and makes needed corrections.Provides training in equipment use.Is on-call to handle emergency situations, including emergency feeding operations; and evaluate kitchen and report repairs needed after a weather emergency.

Personnel Management

Assigns work to staff.Maintains time sheets and leave records.Provides on-the-job training in equipment use and care, food production and presentation, sanitation, storage, and record keeping.Evaluates performance of each employee.Counsels employees to maintain productive working relationships.Recommends hiring and disciplining of employees.Conducts staff meetings and trainings.Prepares purchase records and reports.Prepares free/reduced/full-price lunch records and reports.Submits reports on a timely basis.

Sanitation and Safety

Develops and implements cleaning schedule.Enforces employee sanitation procedures.Enforces dress/personal hygiene codes.Follows established procedures to avoid food contamination.

Food Production and Service

Knowledge of the principles and practices of food service administration team building and customer service.Assist staff with production records, recipes, and product development.Monitor food production daily for quality control purposes.Assures that planned menus are followed.Enforces standardized recipes.

Public Relations

Provides information about the food service program to students, parents, and school staff.Responds to customer concerns and complaints.Assists in the planning and production of special functions involving the school nutrition program.

All other duties as assigned or required.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE