Cafeteria Manager

Cafeteria Manager JobID: 2516 Position Type: Food Service/Cafeteria Manager Date Posted: 5/7/2025 Location: All Schools Date Available: 05/21/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide CAFETERIA MANAGER- MULTIPLE OPENINGS GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Director, has the responsibility of supervising the planning, preparing, and cooking of an adequate food supply, while minimizing waste and ensuring the timely, smooth, and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Our goal is to provide each school child with food of high nutritious quality in a cafeteria environment that has an atmosphere of safety, cleanliness, and personal caring that is conducive to providing a quality culinary product and service to our students and administration.

This position, at times requires running the cash register, working independently and as a team member to meet performance expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED): * High School Diploma or GED * Proficient in basic math (includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and currency) * Food Safe Manager Certification in sanitation or the ability to become certified * Level 2 SNA or higher Preferred.

* Prior experience in food service and successful supervision of staff * Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the primary functions of the job ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Follows all USDA and sanitation regulations as pertinent to the Nutrition Service program * Attention to detail on menu items for taste, quality and appearance * Lead in preparation and implementation/serving of menu items and meals * Supervision and guidance of the Nutrition Services employees, under the direction of the Nutrition Services Director, in implementation of meal service and preparation * Know how to use Nutrition Service POS and district email systems * Accurate ordering of food, supplies, production records and other forms as necessary * Check staff logs for accuracy - temperature, cleaning, and production in absence of Director * Complete logs/forms as needed- temperature, cleaning, and production * Provide suggestions regarding menu and production methods to keep program updated * Solicit input from students and staff to increase overall customer satisfaction with the program * Coordinate with the Director on menu/product development, staffing and other issues as needed * Attend all in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled by the Director * Maintain 12 hours of annual continuing education/training (topics identified by the Director) * Practice good customer service with all staff, students and other customers * Prepare food and/or work any special functions as assigned by the Director and/or Nutrition Site Manager * Report any unsafe equipment or work hazards to the Director, Site Manager and/or custodial staff as needed * Follow HACCP Plan guidelines as directed by Manager and Director * Demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving strategies * Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills * Demonstrate good computer skills and knowledge of other work-related tools and technology * Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students and the public.

* Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Performs other related duties as required by supervisor(s) * Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative, cooperation, dependability, efficiency, and productivity.

* Must report to work on time * Complete daily work within scheduled shift * Follow Nutrition Services uniform and hygiene policies and procedures * Follow all District and Departmental policies and procedures