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How much do child nutrition supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for child nutrition supervisor in the United States is $20.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a child nutrition supervisor do?

A Child Nutrition Supervisor oversees the planning, implementation, and management of nutrition programs for children, often within schools or childcare facilities. Their responsibilities include ensuring that meals meet federal and state nutritional guidelines, managing staff, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping accurate records. They also play a role in menu planning, budgeting, and educating staff and students about healthy eating habits. This position helps ensure that children receive nutritious meals that support their growth and academic success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a child nutrition supervisor?

To thrive as a Child Nutrition Supervisor, you need knowledge of nutrition standards, food safety regulations, meal planning, and typically a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. Familiarity with menu planning software, inventory management systems, and certifications like ServSafe are commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing staff and coordinating with school stakeholders. These skills ensure the delivery of nutritious, compliant meals that support student health and meet regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by a child nutrition supervisor, and how can they be addressed?

Child Nutrition Supervisors often encounter challenges such as managing tight budgets, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and meeting the diverse dietary needs of students. To address these challenges, supervisors should stay updated on regulatory changes, maintain strong communication with staff, and implement efficient inventory and menu planning systems. Building collaborative relationships with school administrators, nutrition staff, and vendors also helps in finding creative solutions to deliver healthy, appealing meals within budget constraints.

What is the difference between Child Nutrition Supervisor vs Child Nutrition Coordinator?

AspectChild Nutrition SupervisorChild Nutrition Coordinator
Required CredentialsFoodservice certification, relevant educationSimilar certifications, often with additional program-specific training
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, foodservice operationsSchool districts, program planning settings
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, government agenciesEducational institutions, child nutrition programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Child Nutrition Supervisor and Child Nutrition Coordinator roles both focus on managing school meal programs and ensuring compliance with nutrition standards. The Supervisor typically oversees daily foodservice operations, staff, and quality control, while the Coordinator often handles program planning, compliance, and community outreach. Both roles require relevant certifications and work within school nutrition environments, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly, with Supervisors more involved in operational management and Coordinators in program development.

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Assistant Child Nutrition Supervisor

Idaho Falls School District 91

Idaho Falls, ID • On-site

$22.55 - $26.39/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Idaho Falls School District 91 rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

511th of 634 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Supervisor
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Child Nutrition Office
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Open until filled
TITLE: Assistant Child Nutrition Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
  1. High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of school nutrition program experience.
  2. Knowledge and experience in areas such as institutional food service operations, management, business, and/or nutrition education.
  3. Strong math and computer skills. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and data bases.
  4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  5. Possess a current Serve Safe Certification and Food Handlers Card.
  6. Ability to effectively market the child nutrition program to students, staff and community.
  7. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and employees.
  8. Ability to work with staff, students and public.
  9. Willingness to try new ideas.
  10. Excellent organizational skills.
  11. Physically able to perform assigned duties.
  12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Idaho Falls School District 91 School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Supervisor
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Reading Indicator and Idaho Standards Achievement Test.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Maintain accounting procedures in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules and Idaho Falls District 91 School Board Policy.
  2. Aid in coordinating the audit of child nutrition accounts with the board's auditor.
  3. Assist in overseeing the purchasing and maintaining inventory of all foods, supplies and equipment.
  4. Assist with the ordering, storage and distribution of government commodities.
  5. Check all bills and purchase orders for accuracy before presenting them to the Business Department for payment.
  6. Process records and reports required under federal and state law, administrative rules, and Idaho Falls School District 91 Board Policy as assigned by the Child Nutrition Supervisor.
  7. Assist in the development of policy relevant to the food services program.
  8. Assist in the implementation of efficient management techniques to ensure all record and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with local, state and federal laws and policies.
  9. Develop and maintain effective communication with parents, students and the community.
  10. Ensure CNP compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations and policies.
  11. Provide technical assistance and training for school foodservice personnel, school administrators and other school support staff.
  12. Develop a marketing plan to attract students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff and community members.
  13. Conduct an ongoing evaluation of the marketing plan.
  14. Communicate program information to encourage and secure support for the school food and nutrition program from the Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, students, parents and community members.
  15. Assist with the hiring and evaluation of child nutrition staff as requested.
  16. Check all government reimbursements and commercial rebates for timeliness and accuracy.
  17. Collect, compile and utilize appropriate operational data to maximize efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the child nutrition program.
  18. Keep abreast of new products and school food service related information.
  19. Maintain extra professional affiliations as is pertinent.
  20. Visit all lunchrooms and cafeterias to ensure that high standards of health, sanitation and safety are being maintained. Provide positive feedback and/or recommendations to improve operations.
  21. Attend conferences and classes to help complete the required continuing education/annual training standards each year.
  22. Assist with all aspects of the child nutrition program as requested.
  23. Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
  24. Has regular and predictable attendance.
  25. Process and take daily deposit to bank as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Perform all other duties assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is scheduled for 8 hours a day on a 229 day calendar. The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will be in accordance with the placement on the classified employee's salary schedule grade 10-12 $22.55-$26.39 commensurate with years of experience and education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Child Nutrition in accordance with board policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTES:
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individual are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Classified employees are those non-certificated employees who are employed by the District or personnel hired in positions which do not require certification. With the exception of those classified employees who are hired for a stated specified time, all classified employees shall be regarded as "at-will" employees and may be dismissed at the will of either party and the employment relationship may be terminated at any time for any or no reason (so long as the same does not violate public policy or violate any other provision of law).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.

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