Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Child Nutrition Services (CNS) department plays an essential role in supporting the health, well-being, and academic success of students by ensuring access to nutritious, balanced meals in a safe and welcoming environment. Operating across multiple school sites, CNS is dedicated to compliance with federal nutrition standards, state regulations, and the local policies of the Wake County Public Schools system. This department has a vital impact on student nutrition by managing meal production, inventory, and customer service efficiently and reliably, all while promoting wellness and food safety practices.
The CNS Manager position is a key leadership role within the Ch... Show More
The CNS Manager position is a key leadership role within the Ch... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified and maintain certification tri-annually
- Successfully complete the Wake County Public School System CNS Manager Trainee program
- Ability to perform heavy physical work requiring up to 40 pounds of force
- Ability to operate standard office and cafeteria equipment
- Ability to drive automotive equipment when required
- Ability to work Monday through Friday varying by school assignment
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified and maintain certification tri-annually
- Successfully complete the Wake County Public School System CNS Manager Trainee program
- Experience in food service management preferred
- Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Google Apps
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities
- Demonstrated food production skills
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, and the community
Job Duties
- Manages a school cafeteria and provides nutritionally appropriate meals following federal meal pattern standards
- Maintains required records, reports, and inventories in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Establishes and maintains internal fiscal controls and accountability, including proper cash handling procedures and making daily fund deposits
- Schedules and evaluates cafeteria staff and conducts school level cafeteria staff meetings
- Provides on the job training in the use and care of equipment, quality food production, and state sanitation regulations
- Orders food and supplies, as needed, checks the cost and quality of items received, and ensures proper storage
- Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook
- Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff, as appropriate
- Stays abreast of changes in child nutrition laws and policies by attending scheduled trainings and meetings, as required
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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