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CNS Assistant Manager

Wake County Public School System
Apex, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
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;
  • Effective oral and written communication 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.

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 according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.
  • Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas.
  • Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook.
  • Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents and school system staff, as appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to forty pounds. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for heavy work. All employees are expected to request assistance when needed and work collaboratively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in an office and school cafeteria environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EFFECTIVE DATE:5/2023

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 that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

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