Cafeteria Manager

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St Louis, MO, US

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Saint Stephen Protomartyr Parish is looking for a Cafeteria Manager. With three campuses in south St. Louis City neighborhoods with deep roots, Saint Stephen Protomartyr Parish is a warm south city community using innovative strategies to draw more people to the good news of Jesus Christ. Our staff values respect, positive attitudes, and getting things done. Our school is in its 99th year and has a strategic plan to help us go way past 100.

Our Cafeteria Manager will plan and prepare about 75 lunches a day, Monday‑Friday while school is in session, working about 1,300 hours each year. We anticipate spending about $2.50 per lunch in food costs, so creativity and ability to budget are important.

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily cafeteria operations
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion standards are met
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and storage areas
• Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and food-handling regulations

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise cafeteria staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and discipline as needed
• Foster a positive, productive work environment

• Develop menus that meet nutritional guidelines and customer needs
• Accommodate special dietary requirements and allergies
• Oversee food preparation, service, and storage procedures

• Order food, supplies, and equipment within budget guidelines
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize waste
• Track expenses, sales, and labor costs
• Prepare reports and assist with budget planning

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices
• Organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.