School Nutrition Program Manager

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The SNP Manager is responsible for maintaining the policies and standards of the Dooly County Board of Education, State, and Federal School Nutrition Programs regarding practices of food preparation, sanitation, serving, and record keeping.

Assignments come from the school nutrition director, with supervisory responsibility under the SNP Director for the school food service operation. Salary based on district schedule and experience, with minimum qualifications including a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in K-12 food service and nutrition programs preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation and safety standards for food service operations.
• Direct preparation and serving of meals according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain department records and reports for central office.

Skills

Data accuracy

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Online Food Buying Guide

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Detail - School Nutrition Program Manager Posted on : 02/04/2026

Job Location: Dooly County Elementary

Category: Classified

Job Description:

Position: School Nutrition Program Manager Location: Dooly County K- 8 Academy

Accountable to: SNP Director Classification: Exempt

Mission: The mission of Dooly County School System is to empower every student to reach their highest aspiration and thrive in an ever-changing world.

Vision: The vision for the Dooly County School System is to serve as a beacon of teaching and learning, illuminating the path to success for all students.

Position Summary

The SNP Manager is responsible for maintaining the policies and standards of the Dooly County Board of Education, State, and Federal School Nutrition Programs regarding practices of food preparation, sanitation, serving, and record keeping. Assignments and instructions are received through written or oral directions from the school nutrition director. The School Food Service Manager, under the direction of the School Nutrition Director, has supervisory responsibility of a school food service operation.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year will be based on the Dooly County Board of Education approved salary schedule and years of verifiable relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• Prior experience as a school nutrition manager is preferred.
• Experience in K-12 public school environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Data accuracy and record management.
• Customer service and professionalism.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Compliance awareness.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with students, staff and internal/external stakeholders.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably present at the physical worksite.

Essential Duties

• Attends relevant training classes, workshops and any called manager meetings.
• Maintains defined standards of sanitation and safety for personnel, food preparation, kitchen equipment, and physical plant.
• Manages the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards.
• Directs preparation and serves planned meals for special school-related and community activities.
• Maintains required department records.
• Orients and instructs employees in regulations and procedures.
• Participates in a two-way communication system within the individual school and the food service system and within the school system.
• Implements procedures necessary to meet the nutritional needs of the students.
• Participates in establishing and/or amending departmental procedures that affect the manager's responsibilities.
• Conducts continuous on-the-job training for all food service personnel.
• Checks food shipment into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.
• Determines the quantities of food to be prepared daily.
• Determines the size of serving to meet the necessary age requirements.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and tested recipes, ensures uniform portions and determines if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Records all food requisitions from the storeroom, and records all meals served, designating with or without milk.
• Performs daily edit checks of meals served.
• Oversees the locking of the storeroom and maintaining of a correct monthly inventory.
• Orders on a weekly basis all necessary food and supplies.
• Sends all required reports, food orders and any other requested items to central office by due dates determined by the SNP Director.
• Reports immediately to the School Nutrition Director any problems, illnesses or accidents occurring in the kitchen or the cafeteria.
• Reports to the School Nutrition Director any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.
• Supervises the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils.
• Uses the Online Food Buying Guide as a reference for computing the quantities of food to purchase and prepare. All purchasing must be in accordance with the Dooly County Board of Education and the School Nutrition Program Procurement Plan.
• Assigns work and posts the daily work schedule.
• Possesses the ability to organize, delegate and supervise.
• Assists in the kitchen as needed.
• Manager and Asst Manager will complete daily bank deposit form.
• Maintain high standards of conduct at and away from work, and on social media.
• Accepts any added responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Director and School Superintendent.
• The Manager and Asst Manager are responsible for remaining current with his/her ServSafe Certification.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be in accordance with the current schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Physical Demands

Performing the functions of this job may require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and some fine finger dexterity. The job may require occasional lifting of up to 50lbs. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. Reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, local, or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may temporarily change or remain in effect for the school year to best serve our students' needs.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of the position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. It should be noted that the order of performance responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designated or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

It is the policy of the Dooly County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Qualification Required: The required qualifications are in the job description.