Cafeteria Assistant Manager: Lead Healthy Meals

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental health support

Dental and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant Manager to support the Cafeteria Manager in leading the campus CNP team. You will order food and supplies, monitor kitchen production quality, and ensure nutritious meals for students daily.

The role emphasizes data entry, payments, and coordination with the Cafeteria Manager to realize College For All on campus. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
• Experience: 2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industry required
• License or Certification: Valid Texas driver's license required; Valid Food Handler's Card Preferred (willing to obtain within the first 30 days)

Responsibilities

• Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
• Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
• Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
• Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
• Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
• Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge
• Recruit and develop staff for future promotions
• Oversee breakfast and lunch audits and adherence to standards
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines

Skills

Team leadership

Food production knowledge

Safety & sanitation

Data interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Financial math

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Tools

PrimeroEdge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant Manager to support the Cafeteria Manager in leading the campus CNP team. You will order food and supplies, monitor kitchen production quality, and ensure nutritious meals for students daily.

The role emphasizes data entry, payments, and coordination with the Cafeteria Manager to realize College For All on campus. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service, and a Texas driver’s license.