What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Manager position at Food Services?
Position Title: Cafeteria Manager
Department: Building Level
Reports To: Director of Child Nutrition
Contract: 2026-27 School Year (177 Days)
Closing: Until Filled
SUMMARY: The cafeteria manager provides support to the food service activities at the assigned location with specific responsibilities for organizing food preparation activities; overseeing and assisting cafeteria workers with food preparation and serving; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use; providing written reports; preparing deposits; and complying with mandated health requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the operation of the cafeteria.
- Plans, coordinates, assigns, oversees and participates as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
- Follows all menus carefully to ensure the USDA guidelines are met.
- Prepares and supervises the ordering, receiving and rotating of stock.
- Prepares and maintains necessary records and files.
- Prepares daily meal reports as well as the end-of-month reports and inventory.
- Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline cafeteria employees.
- Trains personnel in operational procedures, sanitation and safety regulations.
- Approves applications according to guidelines set forth by the National School Lunch Program.
- Maintains a master list of students according to their meal status.
- Makes daily deposits.
- Assist in District operations when and where needed.
- Responds to after hour emergencies—may include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years related experience and/or training. Must become ServSafe certified.
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
Salary : $16 - $28