Child Nutrition Program Manager​/locations

Position: Child Nutrition Program Manager (possible vacancies/locations)
Title:

Child Nutrition Program Manager

Supervisor:
Child Nutrition Program Director and/or Principal

Start Date:

8/5/2026 or TBD

Salary: CCBOE Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Goals:

* To provide direction, planning, monitoring, and oversight of local school Child Nutrition Program (CNP).

* To supervise, direct, and evaluate CNP personnel and designated staff to ensure quality and safety of school system food services.

* To provide food preparation services for Cullman County Schools.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nutrition, supervision, training, planning, and monitoring of a food service establishment.

* Valid Serv Safe certification.

* Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations.

* Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.

* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel according to school system procedures.

* Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, collaboration, and planning skills to accomplish school goals and job requirements.

* Ability to possess and maintain food safety certification provided by the Cullman County Health Department and/or the National Restaurant Association.

* Possess and maintain required health certifications.

* Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities and essential functions-continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

* Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

* Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates support for the school system and 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.

* Assists school CNP staff in promoting the goals and objectives of the school food service program to students, teachers, parents, and community members.

* Maintains adequate and accurate records and controls including personnel, financial, inventories, operational, and purchasing of food, supplies, and equipment.

* Cooperates with health officials in supporting all local and state public health laws and codes.

* Participates in and promotes in-service training, conferences, and continuing educational programs for self-improvement and for other CNP personnel.

* Monitors the cooler and freezer units during school hours and/or during holidays or weekends if directed by supervisor.

* Ensures centralized school system menus are followed.

* Observes tray assembly to ensure that foods are properly portioned to meet requirements and that food is attractively arranged on trays.

* Posts menus at least one week in advance; adjusts menus to accommodate commodity arrivals and/or vendor shortages as approved by supervisor.

* Purchases food and supplies and checks orders and invoices for quality, quantity, accuracy of weight, and price upon delivery.

* Oversees the locking of the storeroom and secures the cafeteria and work areas before leaving.

* Maintains a file of standard recipes and instructs CNP personnel in the use of recipes.

* Outlines specific duties and work schedules for school CNP personnel in accordance with school system policies and procedures.

* Instructs and supervises employees during work hours.

* Cooperates with principal, supervisor, and school faculty in planning, developing, and utilizing the dining room/cafeteria to provide positive learning experiences for students.

* Maintains professional appearance and dresses appropriately for school food service program.

* Models and encourages CNP employees to observe high standards of grooming, safety, and effective work habits.

* Posts instructions for use of equipment and schedules for the maintenance of CNP equipment.

* Develops and maintains…