Cafeteria Manager

Position: Cafeteria Manager (for 26-27 school year)

Cafeteria Manager (for 26-27 school year)

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Cafeteria Staff
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026

TITLE:

Cafeteria Manager TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Month employee with Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits along with paid holidays

REPORTS TO:

Food Service Director and Building Principal EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
High school diploma or equivalent

SUMMARY:

The Cafeteria Manager supervises and coordinates activities of Cafeteria workers. This person assists with the preparation and serving of meals; performs general duties related to food preparation, serving and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and evaluates cafeteria workers and develops schedules.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers who prepare, cook, serve food, clean premises, collect money and wash dishware.
• Collaboratively work with building administration to accommodate schedules, schedule changes and resolve personnel problems.
• Trains staff as it relates to food preparation procedures and safety guidelines.
• Orders weekly food and supplies from approved food vendors.
• Properly organizes storerooms and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
• Ensures proper accountability of inventory.
• Understands and follows all guidelines on safety, food production, food specification and ordering.
• Manages the preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with federal, state and local standards.
• Follows approved recipes to be in compliance with school, state and federal regulations.
• Helps with food preparation.
• Serves food at appropriate times.
• Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Maintains and completes required forms and records accurately.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic.
• Ensure adherence to proper safety standards.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of potential problems or student concerns.
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills to work as an effective team member.
• Participate in training programs offered to increase skills and knowledge.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrate support for the school corporation and its goals and priorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate food service equipment.
• Ability to push, carry and lift heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk and bend for long hours.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cafeteria staff have to conduct training required by the USDA Federal school lunch program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to hot equipment (ovens, steamers, dishwashers) and sharp utensils
• Standing, walking, and moving around the kitchen for extended periods of time
• Lifting and carrying food items and supplies up to 30 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply Online SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications and interviews are conducted by Lisa Fletcher, Food Service Director, and Karl Hinson, principal.

It is the policy of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title IV and Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Superintendent, 432 E 15th St., Ferdinand, IN 47532, phone number . The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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