Nutrition Manager

Nutrition Manager

Bedford County Public Schools

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEM - Forest, Virginia

This job is also posted in Bedford County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:5671330

Application Deadline:Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:Apr 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Aug 13, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Nutrition Manager - Elementary

Pay Grade: 106

Terms of Employment: 185 Day

Job Summary:

Oversee production and service of breakfast, lunch and (as applicable) afterschool snacks for students, faculty, administrators and visitors in accordance with district policies and guidelines while maintaining first-class standards for service, safety and sanitation. Maintain accurate paper and computer-based production records.

Essential Duties

Order and receive all food and supplies for the assigned cafeteria

Assure security of food and supply inventory

Manage daily money deposits and other financial functions

Manage cash handling procedures and monitor cashiers for adherence to standards

Maintain accurate State agency records on a daily, monthly and annual basis

Exercise discretion and independent judgment in daily operation of assigned cafeteria

Communicate district and department policies and procedures to staff

Supervise and evaluate employee work performance, provide feedback to employees during performance evaluations, staff meetings, in-services and coaching

Address complaints and resolve problems

Oversee implementation and maintenance of safety training and food sanitation program (HACCP)

Develop and implement work schedules

Oversee new employee training and provide guidance and direction as needed

Maintain compliance with regulatory standards for foodservice as established by local health department and State agency

Follow guidelines to ensure accurate use of department school nutrition software

Ensure quality control standards are achieved daily

Provide input to assist in planning the future development of the school nutrition department

Complete Food Protection Program and become certified as School Nutrition Manager; maintain certification as required

Attend required manager and safety meetings

Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor of School Nutrition

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain Certification within 90 days of hire

Two years of related foodservice preferred/ One year of supervisory experience preferred

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift 25 to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead. Must be able to withstand variable kitchen temperatures from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Position Type:Full-Time