Cafeteria Manager

Position: Cafeteria Manager I - 2025-2026 School Year
Position:
Cafeteria Manager I

Job Description:

Responsible for the supervision and management of the campus school nutrition operation. Responsible to ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure food production standards are met to guarantee the safety and quality of food according to federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations.

* Direct daily activities in the food production areas and serving lines.

* Supervise, train and evaluate employees promoting efficiency, employee morale and teamwork

* Follow established food safety (HACCP) procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and food safety.

* Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, food production and student activity records.

* Complete 10 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy.

Qualifications:

* GED/High School Diploma

* San Jacinto College School Nutrition Certification course completion, Region 4 Manager's Academy Program or TASN Level 4 Certification

* Working knowledge of methods, materials, equipment used in school nutrition quantity food production

* Ability to manage team of up to 8 employees

* Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and department software

* Three years of experience in institutional food service operations, preferably in a school nutrition environment

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steam table, and dish machine.

Posture:
Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day.

Motion:
Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer.

Lifting:
Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs.

Environment:
Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals.

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven.

Other Information:

Apply online sd.org, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete until three references have been provided or received. These references must include a reference from your current building principal or supervisor.

Manual Trades, Pay Grade 5 (182 Days)

Minimum: $19.29

Midpoint: $23.24