Assistant Cafeteria Manager - WHS

Watertown Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown High School in Watertown, CT is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Manager to oversee the orderly operation of the school cafeteria and support the Cafeteria Manager. The role requires coordinating breakfast and lunch program orders and catering events, while supervising staff and ensuring daily records and safety practices are followed.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in food production/service, with management experience preferred, and holds a current ServSafe Certification.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years experience in food production and service, with food services management experience strongly preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the Cafeteria's Manager instructions as to means and methods to be used in supporting the orderly functioning of a school cafeteria
• Performs all managerial duties in the absence of Cafeteria Manager; willing to learn Cafeteria Manager responsibilities
• Assists in preparing orders for breakfast and lunch program, and catering events
• Assists in inspecting and reviewing orders received; signs for goods and services (i.e. delivery slips and contractor bills).
• Mantains inventories on supplies as required by the Cafeteria Manager/ Food Service Director
• Proficient use of computer to access email, documentation records, and daily meal counts
• Ability to use point of sale system and carry out daily functions within the program
• Knowledge of completing daily production records, and all temperature and sanitation logs
• Mantains security of inventories and cash
• Provides staff instruction in proper on-the-job safety, health, housekeeping and quality control practices
• Assist the Cafeteria Manager in overseeing cafeteria employees; provide training and instruction to staff as needed
• Demonstrate proper on-the-job safety, health, housekeeping and quality control practices
• Knowledge of National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program meal patterns
• Performs other customary and discretionary supervisory duties as required or assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or Food Service Director

Skills

Food production experience

Food service management

Strong work ethic

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Food Services/ Cafeteria Manager
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Location: Watertown High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026

Location: Watertown High School

Position Reports To: Director of Food Services/Cafeteria Manager

Job ID: #2658

Internal Close Date: September 14, 2026

External Close Date: September 28, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• At least three (3) years experience in food production and service, with food services management experience strongly preferred
• Current ServSafe Certification

General Statement of Duties

• Responsible for the orderly functioning of a school cafeteria

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Carries out the Cafeteria's Manager instructions as to means and methods to be used in supporting the orderly functioning of a school cafeteria
• Performs all managerial duties in the absence of Cafeteria Manager; willing to learn Cafeteria Manager responsibilities
• Assists in preparing orders for breakfast and lunch program, and catering events
• Assists in inspecting and reviewing orders received; signs for goods and services (i.e. delivery slips and contractor bills).
• Maintains inventories on supplies as required by the Cafeteria Manager/ Food Service Director
• Proficient use of computer to access email, documentation records, and daily meal counts
• Ability to use point of sale system and carry out daily functions within the program
• Knowledge of completing daily production records, and all temperature and sanitation logs
• Maintains security of inventories and cash
• Provides staff instruction in proper on-the-job safety, health, housekeeping and quality control practices
• Assist the Cafeteria Manager in overseeing cafeteria employees; provide training and instruction to staff as needed
• Demonstrate proper on-the-job safety, health, housekeeping and quality control practices
• Knowledge of National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program meal patterns
• Performs other customary and discretionary supervisory duties as required or assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or Food Service Director

Terms of Employment

Based on the working agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Local 1049 of Council 4, AFSCME.

• 32.5 hours per week
• 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Additional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Food Services.

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.