Cafeteria Manager - Middle School - Pool

Cafeteria Manager
- Middle School
- Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD FOOD SERVICES - San Juan, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5903249

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Cafeteria Manager
-Middle School

Reports to:

Director

Department:
Child Nutrition

Pay Grade: M 6 @ 187 days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Primary

Purpose:

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quality and quantities of food required by Texas Department of Agriculture are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Program administration. Meet health codes and reimbursable menu requirements, which meet or exceed standards, set forth by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED (English) Certified by TASN

Food manager certification Level 1 Certification preferred Food Handlers Certified

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage and supervise personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to lift objects that weigh approximately 16-18 lbs.

Work in teams when lifting objects that weigh more than 18 lbs.

Have basic computer skills and able to use it to communicate, record and produce information. Knowledge of weights and measures.

Knowledge on reading and understanding recipe.

Experience:

Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively - Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to‑date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans - Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders

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