About this role
Position Title: Child Nutrition Manager Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in food service management is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, vendors, and district personnel.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform duties requiring standing, bending, lifting, and walking for extended periods.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successfully performing the responsibilities listed below.
Job Goal: To manage the daily operation of the school's Child Nutrition Program by providing nutritious, appealing meals in a safe, efficient, sanitary, and welcoming environment while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations. Reports To: Director of Child Nutrition Performance Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize, and supervise the daily operation of the school cafeteria.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate cafeteria personnel.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served in accordance with USDA, Mississippi Department of Education, and district guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, sanitation, safety, and customer service.
• Monitor food production, portion control, and inventory to minimize waste and control costs.
• Order food, supplies, and equipment as needed while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Maintain all required production records, temperature logs, inventory records, financial reports, and other documentation.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report repair needs promptly.
• Monitor daily meal counts and cash handling procedures in accordance with district policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, serving area, dining room, storage areas, and garbage collection area.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup as needed.
• Coordinate special meals, catering events, and district functions as assigned.
• Promote positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents through professional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with local health department inspections and corrective actions when necessary.
• Attend required district and state professional development and training sessions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Child Nutrition or Superintendent.
Terms of Employment: Salary, contract days, and work year shall be established by the Sunflower County Consolidated School District Board of Trustees. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with district policy by the Director of Child Nutrition or designee.