Cafeteria Manager (long-term, temporary

Cafeteria Manager (long-term, temporary)

LOCATION: Sand Hill Elementary

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Estimated 41 days but flexible based on employee's leave of absence. Typically 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Starting August 26, 2026.

BID PERIOD:August 13-19, 2026, 4 pm. If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes.

A cafeteria manager is charged with the responsibility of working within the framework of the Child Nutrition Program of the school and the county. They will be assigned specific duties under the direction of the building principal(s) and/or Child Nutrition Director.

• Assigning duties to food service employees
• Complete all required federal, state and local program documentation such as production records, menus and inventories in a timely manner
• Requisition ing for food supplies and equipment with agreement by the building principal
• Keeping inventories and records pertinent to the food services of a school
• Preparing menus
• Must obtain/monitor a WVDE access email account, check email daily and submit weekly orders
• Aid in the preparation and serving of meals
• Help to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and serving area
• Deliver meals to schools
• Maintain positive work habits, reliable attendance, punctuality, and effective working relationships with students, coworkers, and the public.
• Participate in staff development/training;maintain and/or upgrade skills as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and meal transports as needed (including assisting drivers when applicable).
• Work safely using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to reduce risk of injury.
• Read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Wash trays, pots, pans, and utensils; sweep and mop kitchen/storage areas; clean equipment used in meal preparation and service.
• Unload, separate, inspect, and stock food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare special dietary items for identified students as directed.
• Assist with determining quantities of food to be prepared; prepare foods according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and properportionsizes.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen and cafeteria, including daily cleaning/sanitizing and periodic deep cleaning.
• Any other duties of a food service nature directed by the building principal or county supervisors.

A cafeteria manager employed within the Marshall County School System should exhibit high moral characteristics, a good physical appearance, and a friendly, cooperative personality while following written and oral instructions. The cafeteria manager will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks requiring good physical health and development. A cafeteria manager must have a valid food handler's card and renew it annually.

A cafeteria manager must pass the approved West Virginia Service Personnel Tests for School Cook as well as a clear background check.

For further information, contact the principal or the Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee mayfrequentlylift and/or move at least 40–60 pounds of materials, food, supplies, etc.

The employee is required toexert moderate physical effort and stand constantly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isfrequentlyrequired to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift heavy objects, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, use repetitive motions, andoperatecommercial food service equipment (e.g., sterilizer, steamer, warmer, slicer, mixer, ovens, tilt skillets, kitchen appliances, and cleaning tools).Hazards: sprains/strains from improper lifting techniques;

burns from improper protection when handling hot items; slips/falls from improper cleanup of spills/leaks, and others typically found in…