Food Service Manager

Food Service Manager

JobID: 193

• • Position Type:
    Student Nutrition
  • Date Posted:
    10/14/2026
  • Location:
    To Be Determined

  Description:

  Under limited supervision, manages the preparation and serving of student and staff breakfasts and lunches in assigned school; supervises cafeteria workers, cashiers and cafeteria monitors; requisitions foods and supplies; ensures menus are properly prepared and that established standards and regulations are met. Reports to the school Principal and Director of Student Nutrition.

  Essential Job Functions:

  • Manages daily school food service operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, and standards of safety, sanitation, quality and quantity.
  • Supervises duties of assigned cafeteria workers, cafeteria monitors and cashiers; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee discipline.
  • Evaluates the work of subordinates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed and ensures all subordinates follow district wide dress code.
  • Conducts on-the-job training for current and new employees.
  • Assists in preparing daily menus; assists subordinates in preparing, cooking and serving food and in cashiering as needed.
  • Coordinates and oversees preparations for catered functions.
  • Procures foods and related supplies and maintains inventory; ensures the proper storage and rotation of food products.
  • Oversees equipment maintenance and makes arrangements for repair as needed.
  • Monitors labor, equipment and food costs for compliance with budget allocations and ensures net revenues exceed net expenses.
  • Reviews and/or prepares bank deposits and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports.
  • Serves as a nutrition education resource in the school for teachers, parents and students.
  • Performs general administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering the telephone, filing, copying documents, attending meetings, etc.
  • Prepares and/or submits various records and reports including inventory records, production reports, meal counts, menus, personnel records, account records, etc.
  • Refers to policy and procedure manuals, cookbooks, food guides, equipment manuals, etc.
  • Operates a variety of office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; operates a variety of kitchen equipment including a dishwasher, steamer, kettles, oven, slicer, mixer, fryer, braising pan, grinder, freezer, cooler, small appliances, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
  • Uses various cleansers and kitchen supplies, utensils, thermometers and gauges, and clerical and computer supplies.
  • Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the school Principal, other school staff, District administrators and staff, subordinates, students, parents, visitors, vendors, etc.
  • Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.
  • Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Performs related duties as required.

  Minimum Training and Experience:

  Requires Associate's degree in related field with two to three years of experience in school nutrition or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver's license.

  Application Procedures:

  External applicants must complete a District application online.

  Internal applicants must complete the internal application online and submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources.

  Completed applications will be accepted until position is filled.