A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
CN Assistant Manager, Pumpkin Center
Lincoln County Schools
CN PUMPKIN CENTER
(534) - Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools - NC, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5901147
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description
Date Posted
August 25, 2026
Position Details
Child Nutrition Assistant Manager, Pumpkin Center
Permanent / full-time / 7.5 hours per day / benefit eligible
Position Available
September 1, 2026
Reports To
Child Nutrition Manager
Salary / Non-Exempt
Grade CN 52N ($16.87 - $19.61 per hour), plus local supplement, if applicable
The salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant's years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system may not be recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools' pay scale.
Qualifications / Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.
ServSafe Certification required within six months of hire date
Must be able to tolerate bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and some repetitive motion
Food service experience required
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
Must be able to tolerate exposure to extremes of temperatures
Knowledge / Abilities
Working knowledge of food preparation and serving practices
Working knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
Skill in the use of food preparation equipment
Ability to make computations necessary for conversion of recipe quantities and timely food preparation
Ability to plan sequence of steps in food preparation
Ability to read and comprehend recipes and directions for use of equipment
Duties
Reads recipes and directions for numbers of meals to be served
Calculates amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served
Measures and mixes ingredients
Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on time
Portions product into prescribed serving size
Arranges food and supplies to retain sanitation and quality
Notifies manager of equipment repairs needed
Records material and supplies needed
Other duties as assigned by the CN Manager
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Application Process
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES, and
APPLICANT TRACKING
o begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Shelly Rhyne Hughes, Chief of Child Nutrition Services
Email:
shelley.hughes@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Phone:
704-736-1017, ext. 20128
Lincoln County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, national origin, race, religion or sex.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.87 to $19.61 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
