What is a child nutrition manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a child nutrition manager

1. Explore child nutrition manager education requirements

   Most common child nutrition manager degrees

   High School Diploma

   32.9 %

   Bachelor's

   28.1 %

   Associate

   19.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific child nutrition manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Meal Service	32.33%
   Child Nutrition	13.37%
   Kitchen Equipment	8.23%
   Cleanliness	6.13%
   Culinary	5.08%

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3. Complete relevant child nutrition manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New child nutrition managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a child nutrition manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real child nutrition manager resumes.

4. Research child nutrition manager duties and responsibilities

   • Handle USDA reimbursement; attend USDA grant meetings along with monthly monitoring at every site, and manage budgets.
   • Uphold health and HACCP standards to promote food safety.
   • Utilize CNP labele products, commodities and USDA recipes to the highest efficiency.
   • Follow and maintain the HACCP and district standard of food safety and sanitation.

5. Apply for child nutrition manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a child nutrition manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams