School Nutrition Assistant Manager (2026-2027 SY), McDonough High

Division:  Financial Services

Reports To:  Coordinator, School Nutrition Operations

Salary Schedule:  N4

Work Days:  183 Days/8 hours per day

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The School Nutrition Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the School Nutrition Manager with the financial and program management, supervision, and daily operation of the local school nutrition program.

• Assist with managing the School Nutrition Program in compliance with all federal, state, local and BOE policies and procedures.
• Implement and adhere to Classified Employee Work Rules and School Nutrition Personnel and Uniform Standards.
• Assist, where needed and assigned, in all phases of food production:  cooking, cleaning, serving, and other duties.
• Instruct other personnel after receiving direction from the Manager.
• Ensure sanitation and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supervise School Nutrition Workers at assigned school in the absence of the Manager.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation procedures including employee cleanliness and food handling, receiving, storage, and preparation and cooling; monitor temperature records of refrigerated equipment, freezers. and dry food storage areas.
• Assist in keeping accurate records.
• Assist with managing the use and care of small and large equipment.
• Promote school nutrition and exhibit good public relations.
• Complete all required training including, but not limited to, State Nutrition Training, annual local training, and 30 hour Orientation for Nutrition Employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by appropriate administrator.

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
• Valid ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain such certification within three months of employment. Must maintain for position.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a school nutrition assistant in a public school setting, preferred.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated technological competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional, tactful, and cooperative working relationship with all educators, students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Some kneeling required.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work in conditions with extreme cold or heat.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.