CNS Assistant Manager
Wake County Public School System · Apex, NC, US · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES (CNS) ASSISTANT MANAGER
WORKING TITLE
CNS Assistant Manager
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Child Nutrition Services
LOCATION
School Site
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 18
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (varies based on school assignment) Position not eligible for hybrid telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists with management of a school cafeteria and provides leadership and manages the school cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager. Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of good preparation.
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;
Excellent customer service 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 demonstrate appropriate food production skills;
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, students, parents, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.
Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales.
Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits; may deliver bank deposits, as needed.
Provides leadership and manages the cafeteria in the absence of the CNS Manager.
Completes all required records, reports, inventories, and vending procedures, as required.
Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean…