School Nutrition Manager: Lead School Cafeteria Operations

Alamance-Burlington School System; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance-Burlington School System is seeking a School Nutrition Manager for Turrentine Middle, North Carolina. The role oversees the cafeteria operation, staff, and meal service for breakfast and lunch with additional ala carte sales.

The successful candidate will manage procurement, daily records, and ensure compliance with USDA standards while coordinating with administration and school staff. Immediate start is expected, with a Monday–Friday schedule and school calendar-based months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed the manager training class and demonstrated responsibilities during training.
• Considerable experience in school food services or other food services.
• Relevant training in Nutrition, Operations, Administration and Communications and Marketing per USDA Professional Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Maintain records and files related to operations and inventories.
• Ensure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Open kitchen and set up equipment for daily service.
• Train personnel in operational procedures and timekeeping.
• supervise cash handling and deposits as needed.
• Coordinate with school staff and administration for meal schedules and end-of-year testing periods.
• Prepare bag lunches and coordinate with staff as necessary.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Food service operations

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Manager training class completed

Experience in school food services

Nutrition/Operations/Administration training (USDA standards)

Equivalent combination of training/experience

Job description

Alamance-Burlington School System is seeking a School Nutrition Manager for Turrentine Middle, North Carolina. The role oversees the cafeteria operation, staff, and meal service for breakfast and lunch with additional ala carte sales.

The successful candidate will manage procurement, daily records, and ensure compliance with USDA standards while coordinating with administration and school staff. Immediate start is expected, with a Monday–Friday schedule and school calendar-based months.