Cafeteria Manager I - 2025-2026 School Year

Position: Cafeteria Manager I Job Description: Responsible for the supervision and management of the campus school nutrition operation. Responsible to ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary environment. Responsibilities: * Ensure food production standards are met to guarantee the safety and quality of food according to federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations. * Direct daily activities in the food production areas and serving lines. * Supervise, train and evaluate employees promoting efficiency, employee morale and teamwork * Follow established food safety (HACCP) procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and food safety. * Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, food production and student activity records. * Complete 10 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy. Qualifications: * GED/High School Diploma * San Jacinto College School Nutrition Certification course completion, Region 4 Manager's Academy Program or TASN Level 4 Certification * Working knowledge of methods, materials, equipment used in school nutrition quantity food production * Ability to manage team of up to 8 employees * Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and department software * Three years of experience in institutional food service operations, preferably in a school nutrition environment MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tools/Equipment Used: Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steamtable, and dish machine. Posture: Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day. Motion: Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer. Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs. Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals. Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven. Other Information: Apply online at , attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete until three references have been provided or received. These references must include a reference from your current building principal or supervisor. Manual Trades, Pay Grade 5 (182 Days) Minimum: $19.29 Midpoint: $23.24

Created: 2026-04-02