School Nutrition Manager
2 days ago
Orlando
Job DescriptionSalary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year About Cristo Rey Network The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curriculawith four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners witheducators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success:students are two times more likely to complete a bachelors degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population. Who We Are Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. Theschool is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually,academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate fromhigh school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, andthe community at large.Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prepcurriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students aunique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education. Who You Are You are a mission-driven nutrition and food service professional who is passionate about serving students andensuring they have access to high-quality, nutritious meals. You excel at managing compliance, budgets, andoperations while leading a kitchen team with care and purpose. You understand the importance of federalnutrition programs and are committed to running them with integrity. You are organized, detail-oriented, and thrivein a hands-on environment. You embrace the mission of Cristo Rey Orlando, and it inspires your daily work. This Role Cristo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a mission-driven School Nutrition Manager who will support the schools vision by ensuring that all nutrition programs contribute to the health, success, and well-being of studentsand families. This role helps sustain the resources and systems that make our mission possible, combiningattention to detail with a commitment to service. Responsibilities include: Program Administration & Compliance • Administer and oversee all USDA Child Nutrition Programs (NSLP, SBP, SFSP) operated by the school., • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nutrition programs., • Prepare and maintain all required documentation for USDA Administrative Reviews and state monitoring visits., • Maintain accurate program records including production records, temperature logs, and meal documentation. Meal Counting, Financial Management, & Procurement • Oversee all procurement activities in compliance with federal regulations, including competitive bidding(IFB/RFP)., • Manage vendor relationships, USDA Foods (commodity) ordering, and the free and reduced-price mealeligibility process. Food Safety, Operations Personnel • Establish and maintain a School Food Safety Program based on HACCP principles. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Finance & Operations. Required Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Therequirements below represent knowledge, skills, and/or ability: • Knowledge of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations and USDA Child Nutrition Programs., • Experience working in a school or institutional food service environment., • Proficiency in food service software and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems., • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills., • ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification., • Ability and willingness to work in a commercial kitchen environment; physical demands include standingfor extended periods, lifting and carrying items up to approximately 30 pounds, and working in areas withvarying temperatures., • Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a Catholic educational institution., • Ability to communicate effectively in English. Preferred Experience and Skills • Experience managing free and reduced-price meal eligibility applications., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite., • Dedicated to supporting the schools mission and values, particularly in a faith-based educational setting. How to Apply If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will beaccepted until the successful candidate is found. This position will ideally start in April 2026. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits are included in the overallcompensation package. Salary range is $45,000 $55,000 annually. Applicants should be prepared to providereferences upon request. To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply with the link provided at: This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. Cristo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status,uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administrationof any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular statusprotected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or theChurch. Please note: Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role. This employer participates in E-Verify.