Elementary Nutrition Manager

Arkansas

Date Posted : 08-17-2026

Number of Openings : 1

Employment Type : Full Time

About the Employer

Child Nutrition Manager - Ridge Road Elementary

Job Title (for context): Child Nutrition Manager- Ridge Road Elementary
Job Description: North Little Rock School District

Cafeteria Manager • Elementary/High School

Department: Child Nutrition
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition
Grade/Level: Secondary
Amount of Travel Required: No Travel Required
Work Schedule: 6-8 hours
Positions Supervised: Child Nutrition Assistants

Position Summary

Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
Be competent and effective.
Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.

Responsible for Following All USDA Regulations.

Develops forecast numbers, prepares collection, milk and production reports daily.
Record production and operational data on specified forms.
Train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
Keep cooperative relationship with other staff members
Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
Plan and order all food, supplies and small equipment.
Supervise the preparation of menu items according to production records, direction book and procedures manual.
Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.
Responsible for accounting and collecting of meals based on eligibility status.
Check all incoming deliveries for accuracy and maintains the required system of accountability.
Assist in planning, preparing and serving meals for special functions.
Assist in evaluating new products for usefulness and suitability.
Analyze operational problems, such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate these problems.
Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
Inventory food and supplies monthly—inventory equipment twice a year.
Control the inventory of food, equipment, small-ware, and report shortages to designated personnel.
Responsible for issued keys and security of equipment.
Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures in order to ensure quality standards and service.
Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
Recognize the chain of command, grievance procedures and levels of job responsibilities.
Any other duties assigned by director and nutrition coordinator.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)
Assertiveness - ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
Change management - ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
Communication, oral - ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Customer oriented - ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Decision making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Regular attendance - regular attendance to maximize student progress.
Diversity oriented - ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Loyal - the trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Positive attitude - optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times
Problem solving - ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Punctual - on time
Safety awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Team builder - ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Management skills - ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High school graduate or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Experience: Prior child nutrition experience necessary.
Computer skills: Must be able to operate a computer.
Certificates & Licenses: Must be able to obtain an Ade Manager’s Certificate and attend classes during the summer when necessary.
Other Requirements: Must obtain 10 hours annually of child nutrition training and successfully pass Ade/FBI/DHS background checks.
References should be available upon request.

Physical Demands

Physical demands

Lift/Carry

Lift/carry

Stand

Stand

Walk

Walk

Sit

Sit

Handling/Fingering

Handling/fingering

Reach Outward

Reach outward

Reach Above Shoulder

Reach above shoulder

Climb

Climb

Crawl

Crawl

Squat or Kneel

Squat or kneel

Bend

Bend

10 lbs or Less

10 lbs or less

11-20 lbs

11-20 lbs

21-50 lbs

21-50 lbs

51-100 lbs

51-100 lbs

Over 100 lbs

Over 100 lbs

Push/Pull

Push/pull

12 lbs or Less

12 lbs or less

13-25 lbs

13-25 lbs

26-40 lbs

26-40 lbs

41-100 lbs

41-100 lbs

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (near, color, peripheral, depth perception)
Sense of sound (ability to converse with coworkers, students, and staff)
Sense of smell
Sense of taste
Sense of touch
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (hairnet, serving gloves, slip-resistant footwear, aprons, safety glasses)

Work environment

Work is performed in a school kitchen environment where temperatures from hot ovens, steamers, and dishwashers can cause discomfort.
Noise from students and kitchen equipment can be excessive.
Injuries from kitchen equipment are possible; safety rules, training, and protective equipment are required.
The North Little Rock School District Human Resources Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.
It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This document does not represent a contract of employment,
and the North Little Rock School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform,
as the North Little Rock School District may deem appropriate.

Employee Signature: ____
Date: _______
The North Little Rock School District is an equal opportunity employer

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