Nutrition Services, Manager Trainee,

Nutrition Services, Manager Trainee, 2026-2027 Lincoln Public Schools NE SJDLC Nutrition Services Department - Lincoln, Nebraska Job ID: 5689241 Application Deadline: Apr 12, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Re-Posted: May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026 Job Description Nutrition Services - Manager Trainee - 2026-2027 School Year Schedule: School Days Only, 5 hrs/day Manager Trainee will participate in the Manager Training Program at assigned schools for the purpose of training to become a Nutrition Services Manager. Position to start August 2026. Emphasis on food production, equipment, ordering, computer skills, cash handling and accountability, personnel, scheduling, management skills and customer relations. Requires attendance at department meetings and classes. Perform the following for all programs including breakfast, lunch, snacks, Head Start, and summer feeding as assigned: Prepare and serve food according to the menus, recipes, and procedures provided by the Nutrition Services Department. Train food service employees as directed by the Manager. Practical working knowledge of food service and food safety practices and procedures preferred. Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and frequently lift 25 pounds in a given day. This position is eligible for full-time health insurance benefit. Wages for 2026-2027 are being negotiated. Manager Trainee wage will be more than $20/hr. Manager Trainee is a temporary position. When promoted to Kitchen Manager the wage will increase to over $23/hr. This position is subject to Veterans Preference. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Position Type Part-Time Job Categories Support Staff > Food Service #J-18808-Ljbffr