Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager

Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 06/01/2026 CLOSING DATE: 06/01/2027 05:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00003005 LOCATION: Child Nutrition POSITION TITLE: Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 304 - Elementary 305 - Middle Schools 306 - High Schools

306 - High School

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise and work in all areas of the kitchen operations including sanitation, food preparation, serving, receiving, clean up, and supervisory roles in a pleasant and productive manner to improve and/or maintain the health of the students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work well with others and follow directions
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to cashier and make change
• Ability to plan, direct, correct and supervise employees
• Can perform job assignments and comply with district policies and procedures
• Ability to tolerate exposure to extremes in temperature, chemicals and moisture
• Can lift and carry up to forty pounds unassisted
• Depth perception and peripheral vision are required
• Ability to perform in stressful situations
• Must have and maintain good customer service skills
• Dependable, reliable, prompt, cooperative
• Ability to use a computer
• Maintain a professional appearance

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Supervisory Experience Required
• National School Lunch Program Experience Preferred
• Cashier and Customer Service Experience Preferred
• Computer Experience

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct, plan and assist in the preparation of quality food utilizing the menus and standardized recipes provided.
• Cashier and identify reimbursable meals accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Properly use and care for equipment
• Prepare and serve food in compliance with departmental, city, state and USDA policies and procedures
• Utilizes daily instruction sheets to assign tasks for employees
• Reconcile money and prepare the bank deposit daily
• Maintain a clean and organized office area with all production records and daily reports filed by month in hanging folders
• Review timesheets online and make corrections
• Ensure all employees submit their timesheets weekly
• Ensure all HACCP forms are completed daily and filed in monthly file folder
• Participate in cost-effective use of resources
• Supervise employees to enforce city health department and Coppell I.S.D. guidelines for sanitation and safety
• Perform and train the staff in all areas of the kitchen operation
• Conduct inventory and place all orders in a timely manner on or before scheduled due dates
• Complete production records daily
• Report employee absences to central office daily
• Report maintenance and technology issue to the Child Nutrition office in a timely manner
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
• Promote teamwork
• Follow all recipes and production records
• Supervise and assist in daily cleaning of all areas of the kitchen
• Ensure leftovers are properly stored, labeled and dated according to city health department guidelines
• Interact and cooperate with school principal and faculty
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen operations as needed
• Adhere to CISD Child Nutrition dress code
• Performs other duties as assigned

Communication

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to use email, Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace

Personal Qualities

• Highly Self Motivated

Professional Growth and Development

• Must obtain a Food Protection Management certificate

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will train, direct and lead the staff in assigned kitchen
• Administer annual performance evaluations for all employees

Equipment Used:

Convection Ovens, Combination Ovens, Steamers, Dish Machine, POS Computers, Mixer, Blender, Tilt Skillet/Kettle, Fryer, Hot Water Dispenser, Flat Top Grill, Panini Press, Industrial Mixer, Microwave, Office Computer, Printer, All Kitchen Equipment.

WORKING_CONDITIONS:

Maintain personal control in stressful situations

Will stand and walk most of the day.

Will be exposed to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.