CNS Assistant Manager

Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

Child Nutrition Services (CNS) operates within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and is dedicated to providing nutritious, well-balanced meals to students across various school sites. CNS plays a critical role in supporting the health and academic success of students by ensuring access to high-quality, safe, and appealing food options that meet federal and state nutrition guidelines. The department is committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. CNS values leadership, teamwork, and a positive work environment to foster professional growth and community engagement among its staff. The Child Nutrition Services Assistant Manager position is a noncertified role classified under pay grade 18, reflecting its importance as a supportive leadership position within the school cafeteria setting. This position reports to the CNS Manager and plays an essential role in overseeing daily cafeteria operations and managing responsibilities during the absence of the manager.

The CNS Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in the management and operation of a school cafeteria. This involves hands-on duties such as preparing, cooking, and serving meals including salads and a la carte items while adhering to standardized recipes and maintaining accurate food preparation documentation. The role also encompasses leadership responsibilities by managing cafeteria staff and maintaining smooth daily operations in the absence of the CNS Manager. Effective management extends to cash handling where the assistant manager serves as a cashier, ensuring precise records of all food transactions via a computerized point of sale system. This position requires meticulous attention to financial procedures, assisting with deposits, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria environments. Working under a nonexempt status, this full-time position typically involves a Monday-Friday workweek with schedules varying by school assignment, and it is not eligible for hybrid telework arrangements. The assistant manager provides excellent customer service to students, parents, and school staff, collaborating closely to create a welcoming environment while complying with all child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures. This role emphasizes a blend of culinary skills, leadership, record keeping, and customer interaction to support the overall mission of the Child Nutrition Services department within WCPSS.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification
Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps
Effective time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities
Ability to demonstrate appropriate food production skills
Ability to work independently without close supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier preferred
Knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps
Effective time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and standardized recipes
Food production skills
Ability to work independently without close supervision
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, and the community

Job Duties

Prepares, cooks, and serves meals, salads, and a la carte items according to standardized recipes
Serves as a cashier to collect money and maintain accurate sales records using a computerized point of sale system
Follows procedures for exchange and collection of monies, assists in deposit preparation, and may deliver bank deposits
Provides leadership and manages the cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager
Completes all required records, reports, inventories, and vending procedures
Ensures kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are cleaned according to sanitation codes and maintains cleanliness schedule
Performs housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning dining and serving areas
Complies with WCPSS Child Nutrition Handbook policies and procedures
Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and staff
Performs other related duties as assigned