School Nutrition Manager - Lead Cafeteria Team (Mon-Fri)

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

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.