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Posting Name

Cafeteria Manager

Location

67 Child Nutrition

Posting Begin Date

10/01/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Non-Certified Application

Schedule

186 Days

Salary

25296.00 - 37801.00

Licensed Position

No

Description Job Description: Nutrition Manager Qualifications

• All qualifications of the Child Nutrition Worker
• Proof of High School Graduation or High School equivalency certificate.
• Passing grade on the Standard Match Exam required by MS Dept. of Education
• Certification of Cafeteria Manager by the MS Dept. of Education
• Prior employment history in the commercial food service industry
• Prior experience successfully supervising and managing employees
• Current and valid, nationally recognized, food handling certificate
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screening.
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition

SUPERVISES: Child Nutrition Workers & Assistant Nutrition Managers where applicable

JOB GOAL: To serve the students, faculty, and guests of the Harrison County School District attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties and responsibilities may be assigned, including but not limited to:

• All essential functions of the Child Nutrition Prep

• Management:

• Operates program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements

• Assumes responsibility of inventory; daily additions and removals; monthly physical inventory

• Assumes responsibility of facility keys

• Care and custody of all assigned equipment within the facility

• Maintains production records (Red Book) daily and keeps records onsite

• Attends required meetings and professional development opportunities

• Submit End-of-Month paperwork to Central Office by required deadlines

• Monitor site productivity factors and provide recommendations for improvement

• Preparation:

• Conduct a physical inventory of all food and supply items

• Use Food Buying Guide to order food and supply items to meet menu requirements

• Place orders by required dates in accordance with the ordering schedule

• Responsible for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of purchased and donated food according to established standards

• Submit invoices to Purchasing Clerk by required deadlines

• Production:

• Ensure meals are produced following set menus and standardized recipes

• Monitor cooking processes so flavor, appearance, and nutritional value are retained

• Cross-utilize ingredients during cooking process to save time

• Substitute appropriate ingredients during the cooking process to reduce inventory

• Service:

• Monitor serving lines and cashier terminals to ensure required regulations are being met

• Promotes customer satisfaction by merchandising meals in an attractive manner

• Involves students, staff, and community in school food service activities

• Utilize leftovers the following operating day per HACCP guidelines for specific products

• Directs, prepares, and serves meals for special functions and community activities

• Cleaning & Sanitation:

• Assures that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards

• Supervision:

• Orients new staff members to faculty, staff, and building administration

• Sets work schedules and assignments based on budgeted labor hours

• Monitor work performance of staff members recommending corrective action when necessary

• Rotates staff members regularly so that all may be able to work individual stations

• Provides staff training based on rotations, site needs, and district requirements

• Evaluates staff according to established procedures

• Sanitation & Safety:

• Meets with Health Dept. Official biannually for inspections and corrective action(s)

• Monitors staff for proper attire and grooming

• Reports facility issues and safety hazards to Central Office immediately

• Implements all HCSD Safety Policies and Procedures

• Attends or sends designee to all HCSD Safety Meetings

• Finance:

• Maintains required systems of accountability

• Reconciles and deposits all collected funds daily

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Child Nutrition Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Computer, email, telephone, two-way radio, a variety of industrial food production and service equipment, refrigeration and hot food holding equipment, floor care and cleaning products, carts, mops, brooms, dusters, spray bottles, and brushes.

Travel Requirements: Travel to school district buildings and meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard school building environments.

Note: Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186-day contract, approximately a 10-month period. Salary and work year are established by the School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of the Child Nutrition Manager will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status: Not Exempt Revision Date: 06/29/2019

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