What is a school lunch manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a school lunch manager

1. Explore school lunch manager education requirements

   Most common school lunch manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.1 %

   Associate

   16.2 %

   High School Diploma

   16.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific school lunch manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   HACCP	42.46%
   Food Products	38.52%
   Lunch Program	19.02%

3. Complete relevant school lunch manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New school lunch 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 school lunch manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real school lunch manager resumes.

4. Research school lunch manager duties and responsibilities

   • Train and manage all culinary personnel, supervise and coordinate all culinary activities, estimate food consumption and manage food cost.
   • Institute fiscally sound programs which are compliant with USDA and NYS standards.
   • Cater to events for colleges and schools.
   • Collaborate closely with senior management and fellow supervisors in scheduling, training and disciplining culinary and utility staff members.

5. Apply for school lunch manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a school lunch 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