Nutrition Services Manager Trainee - Multiple Locations

USD 259 is a well-established school district committed to providing quality education and support services to its students across multiple locations. As a district, it emphasizes the importance of nutrition in student performance and wellbeing, operating extensive child nutrition programs throughout its schools. The district prioritizes creating a supportive environment for students and staff, focusing on health, safety, and operational excellence within its nutrition services departments. USD 259 has developed comprehensive standards aligned with school, community, and state-level guidelines to ensure a high level of service and compliance across all campuses. The district offers full-time employment with a structured schedule of 40 hours per week over a 196-day calendar, emphasizing stability and consistency for its employees. Benefits are provided to support staff welfare, ensuring a balanced work-life atmosphere and professional growth opportunities.

The Nutrition Services Manager Trainee (Manager 2) position for the 2026-2027 school year is a vital role within USD 259's Nutrition Services Programs. This position directly reports to both the building Principal and the Supervisor of Secondary Nutrition Services Programs. It entails full responsibility for the development and coordination of a site cafeteria in a secondary school setting, overseeing the daily operation of the Child Nutrition Program (CNP). The primary objective is to deliver a cost-effective, high-integrity nutrition program that complies with all applicable standards established by the district and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

This role requires comprehensive oversight of meal service activities to ensure that nutritious meals are prepared and served safely while safeguarding the health of students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include staffing recommendations, job scheduling, and training of new employees. The manager trainee is expected to use professional discretion and maintain confidentiality, demonstrating strong communication and management skills in collaboration with other team members. Additionally, payroll and timecard accuracy are essential components of this role, alongside ensuring proper food safety procedures according to the Nutrition Services HACCP plan.

Operational functions involve managing inventory, ordering food and supplies from vendors, verifying deliveries, planning menus based on centralized guidelines, and maintaining accurate records of customer accounts, sales, and meal accountability reports. The role includes administrative tasks like preparing deposits, reviewing Edit Check reports, and ensuring compliance with USDA meal guidelines. The manager trainee also communicates regularly with the Nutrition Services Office regarding issues such as health inspections, equipment repairs, and maintenance. Furthermore, the role supports the district's nutrition philosophy and may involve establishing a Nutrition Advisory Council at the school site.

This full-time position necessitates physical demands such as lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, bending, twisting, standing, walking, and performing fine finger manipulation. Candidates should possess abilities in basic math, money handling, word processing, and spreadsheets. The job entails frequent interaction with diverse populations, requiring tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and a positive attitude at all times. Employees must adhere to district policies regarding work hours, appearance, and conduct, maintaining the high standards expected within USD 259. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with prior food service experience aiming to develop managerial skills and contribute positively to a respected educational environment.