Cafeteria Manager - IDEA Donna;
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Business
Operations Management
Role Mission:
The Cafeteria Manager leads the CNP team at the campus level on our mission in becoming one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. They adhere to the food and nutrition standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and relevant state agencies. They assign duties and tasks to the rest of the team so appropriate quantities of food are ordered, prepared, and served according to the school’s meal schedules.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: implementing IDEA’s Wellness Policy, monitoring the financial health of their cafeteria operation, following all state & local health food establishment codes, and coordinating with campus leaders in making College For All a reality.
Compensation:
- Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $24.22 for 0 years of experience and $30.30
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave:
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. - Tuition Reimbursement:
Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. - Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies:
- Mission Focus- focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
- Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
- Managing Others to Deliver Results -- leads team to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
- Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
- Coaching & Developing – develops team through formal and informal methods; makes professional development a top priority.
- Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
- Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.
- Education:
High school diploma required, some college preferred - Experience:
- 2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industry required
- 1+ years having worked in a supervisory role or leading a team required
- Licenses or
Certifications:- Valid Texas driver's license required
- Valid Food Handler's Card Preferred (willing to obtain within the first 30 days)
Zero follow-up findings for the campus on internal counting and claiming audits by last day of school.
- Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
- Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
- Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
- Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
- Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
- Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and Primero Edge
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