2026-2027SY Food & Nutrition Cafe Manager II - 8 Hours - Roving

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: FOOD AND NUTRITION                                                                   

TITLE: CAFE MANAGER II

CALENDAR: FOOD & NUTRITION MANAGER II

SALARY: GRADE 112

Job Goal:

To plan, coordinate, and supervise meal service in a school cafeteria with the ability to meet or exceed the organizational vision and mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• High School Diploma or equivalent desired
• Must possess a Food Manager's certificate
• One to two years of experience in progressively responsible positions in large-scale food preparation
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others
• Knowledge of the operation of all kitchen equipment
• Must display the ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Must display the ability to communicate with staff, students, and parents regarding the food service program
• Must know and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules

Core Job Functions:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and treat others with respect
• Participate in students’ daily school experience in a constructive and appropriate manner
• Supervise food service and prepare food items as requested for a school kitchen
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate up to 10 employees
• Review free and reduced lunch applications
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition
• Verify and monitor HACCP procedures, including temperature logs
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports, including daily cash report, menu production sheets, employee schedules, free/reduced lunch roster, etc.
• Keep inventory records and take inventory and valuing according to established district procedures
• Order food and supplies from vendors, warehouse, and production center daily/weekly
• Maintain student accounts, collect money, and make summary reports as requested
• Be responsible for all production records associated with the program
• Verify cash collected to the cash register report and plate count, and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain labor hours within budget guidelines
• Work with student clubs in planning special activities in the dining area (i.e., promotions, BBQ, Fine Dining)
• Coordinate the setup of special functions on site
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor
• Perform related work as required
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors
• Participate in and/or lead in-service programs

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work:

• Ability to work extended periods of time in extreme temperatures (cold salad/sandwich prep, inventory for freezer & coolers)
• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties, including but not limited to push/pull force of up to 100 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently, lifting items of various sizes, up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift safely.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders, to perform various stocking, inventory, cleaning or maintenance tasks
• Employees may be subject to travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, workplace restrictions, cold and/or hot temperatures, and loud noises
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/4/25

Salary : $21 - $22