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CNS Manager Trainee

Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2026

Overview

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Child Nutrition Services (CNS)

 

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 18

 

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves in a training role to learn and become proficient in the direct administration of food production, customer service, and sound fiscal control.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

  • Considerable knowledge of child nutrition laws, policies, and procedures;
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
  • Effective time management skills;
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports;
  • Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions, schedules, and recipes in large quantities;
  • Ability to work independently without close supervision;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, students, parents, and the community.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
  • Hold certification for ServSafe before training period ends.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in food service management.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in and demonstrates proficiency in the Manager Trainee classroom instruction with a minimum score of 80% accuracy on a comprehensive evaluation.
  • Learns and demonstrates proficiency in the duties and responsibilities of a Child Nutrition Manager, including management skills, food production, food service sanitation, food ordering, equipment use and care, employee training and evaluation, record keeping, and reports by participating in on- the-job training in assigned schools.
  • Follows verbal and written duties as assigned by the Child Nutrition Manager, Training Manager, and/or Training Supervisor.
  • Complies with all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for Child Nutrition Services.
  • Serves as a backup for absent CNS Managers with little or no advance notice.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.
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    WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    This position operates in a professional office and school cafeteria environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, vendors, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 40 pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment for travel within Wake County.

     

    EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2023

    DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

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