Child Nutrition Services Field Manager

Starting Date
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Jul 1, 2026

Job Summary:

The Field Manager of Child Nutrition Services is responsible for the supervision and efficient operation of the Child Nutrition Services operation in assigned schools in compliance with USDA, local, State, and Federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines. This includes training, the implementation of high standards of nutrition, food production, financial accountability, student services, and collaborating with the School Health Initiative Program.

• Facilitates regular meetings with cafeteria managers to review and update the cycle menu in alignment with current nutritional standards, student preferences, and emerging food trends, ensuring menus continuously reflect a commitment to improving meal quality and student satisfaction.
• Gathers input from staff, students, and stakeholders to analyze menus for compliance with Federal guidelines while proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen nutritional value, expand scratch cooking offerings, and enhance the overall meal experience for students.
• Visits school sites regularly to evaluate food preparation, storage, service, and sanitation practices; identifies opportunities for improvement and works collaboratively with school and division staff to advance meal quality, student satisfaction, and the expansion of scratch cooking across all school nutrition programs.
• Reviews and approves monthly menu materials prior to distribution, ensuring accuracy, nutritional integrity, and alignment with WJCC Wellness Policy Nutrition Standards.
• Researches and collects nutrient data for menu items, conducting evidence-based nutrient analyses that inform continuous improvements to the nutritional quality of school meals.
• Evaluates food production records across school sites to support cafeteria managers in planning and producing meals that meet nutritional goals, advance scratch cooking initiatives, minimize waste, and promote operational efficiency.
• Designs and delivers new employee orientation, Food Handlers training, and sanitation education, ensuring all Child Nutrition Services personnel are equipped with foundational knowledge and skills that translate directly into improved daily practice and meal quality.
• Conducts ongoing training needs assessments; plans, coordinates, and facilitates targeted training sessions for Child Nutrition Services personnel, including scratch cooking techniques and culinary skill development, maintains comprehensive records of all training activities, and monitors staff for consistent implementation of skills within daily practice.
• Facilitates the Manager Training Course, developing and preparing all instructional materials and teaching core components to build leadership capacity, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement across school nutrition programs.
• Monitors, supervises, and evaluates manager performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; assists in completing written performance evaluations and participates in the recruitment and hiring process for Child Nutrition Services staff.
• Audits all Child Nutrition Services programs for compliance with Federal and State guidelines; initiates corrective actions following health department inspections and ensures sustained adherence to safety and sanitation standards division-wide.
• Leads and contributes to Child Nutrition managers' meetings; attends local, State, and national workshops and meetings to stay current on best practices, emerging nutrition trends, and innovative programming, bringing forward-thinking ideas back to strengthen the division's child nutrition program.
• Inspects each school's food service operation at regular intervals, evaluating procedures, personnel, and equipment to ensure safety and sanitation standards are consistently maintained and opportunities for operational improvement are identified and acted upon.
• Provides managers with point-of-sale training on computerized systems and monitors for effective implementation within daily operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with division standards.
• Coordinates work assignments and scheduling of employees, including approved substitute cafeteria workers as needed, to promote operational efficiency; provides ongoing coaching to reinforce best practices and drive continuous improvement in daily operations.
• Substitutes for Child Nutrition managers when necessary.
• Actively seeks out and participates in…