School Nutrition Program Lead

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks a Child Nutrition Program Manager to direct and oversee the local school CNP. You will supervise food preparation, storage, and daily operations, ensuring compliance with menus, safety standards, and district policies.

The role requires leadership, planning, and strong communication with school staff, parents, and community members. Experience in nutrition supervision and a food safety certification is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required within the minimum qualifications.
• At least 1 year of experience in nutrition, supervision, training and monitoring of a food service establishment.
• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise, develop and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, collaboration, and planning skills.
• Possess and maintain food safety certification.
• Health certifications including tuberculin skin test results.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
• Proficiency with computer software/technology for CNP operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals and priorities.
• Supervises and assists in preparation and service of food according to the written menu of the day.
• Supervises and assists in the storage and care of food.
• Maintains records and controls including personnel, financial, inventories, and purchasing of food, supplies and equipment.
• Cooperates with health officials in supporting local and state health laws and codes.
• Participates in in-service training and conferences for self-improvement and for CNP personnel.
• Oversees the locking of the storeroom and securing the cafeteria and work areas before leaving.
• Develops and maintains a welcoming and positive climate in the cafeteria.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Supervision & leadership

Planning & monitoring

Food safety knowledge

Technology proficiency

Attendance & punctuality

Adaptability & flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks a Child Nutrition Program Manager to direct and oversee the local school CNP. You will supervise food preparation, storage, and daily operations, ensuring compliance with menus, safety standards, and district policies.

The role requires leadership, planning, and strong communication with school staff, parents, and community members. Experience in nutrition supervision and a food safety certification is essential.