Cafeteria Manager

Swain Middle School; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Swain Middle School in Bryson City, NC invites applications for a Cafeteria Manager to oversee production and serving of school meals, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and approved menus.

This 10-month position reports to the Child Nutrition Director and supervises staff at the school site, handling cash transactions and maintaining accurate records and inventory. Immediate starting date is offered, with responsibilities across daily operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in food service with at least 1 year in management OR minimum of 5 years experience with institutional food service.

Responsibilities

• Manage food preparation and serving operations.
• Prepare food according to planned menus and uniform recipes.
• Determines quantity and type of food to prepare.
• Determines size of servings to meet age level requirements.
• Observes food preparation.
• Procurers, stores, and inventories food and equipment.
• Maintains high standards of safety and sanitation in work environment.
• Supervises the child nutrition staff.
• Handles daily cafeteria cash transactions.
• Prepares child nutrition records and reports.

Skills

Mathematics

Recipes following

HACCP compliance

POS software

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Cash handling

Record keeping

Communication

Leadership

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale systems

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Cafeteria Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868824

Application Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Manager

Swain Middle School

10 Month Position

Reports to: Child Nutrition Director

Supervises: Child Nutrition staff at school site

PURPOSE

Coordinate, implement and monitor the production and serving of school meals to ensure federal and state regulations are met, including but not limited to management of food preparation and serving operation by following planned menus, standardized recipes, and production records. Coordinate staff to ensure the operations are run accordingly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage food preparation and serving operations
• Prepare food according to planned menus and uniform recipes
• Determines quantity and type of food to prepare
• Determines size of servings to meet age level requirements
• Observes food preparation
• Procures, stores, and inventories food and equipment
• Maintains high standards of safety and sanitation in work environment
• Supervises the child nutrition staff.
• Handles daily cafeteria cash transactions.
• Prepares child nutrition records and reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, federal & state regulations and HACCP procedures
• Software/word processing skills to operate cafeteria point of sale computers; to complete required daily, monthly and yearly reports; to maintain inventory and to enter/update student roster information.
• Coordinating skills to maintain daily records such as balance of closing register, bank deposits, food usage, food production sheets and to organize/assign work tasks to child nutrition employees.
• Administrative skills such as monitoring financial data daily; interpreting policies and procedures to ensure the program is run according to federal guidelines.
• Analytical skills to assure food supplies and equipment are adequate; maintain up-to-date inventory.
• Communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents; interviewing potential child nutrition workers; provide training to child nutrition staff.
• Leadership skills such as motivating and setting goals for the school year and to conduct monthly staff meetings.
• Mechanical skills to maintain kitchen equipment and to train staff in correct use of equipment.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Reliability
• Confidentiality
• Exemplary communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years experience in food service with at least 1 year in management OR minimum of 5 years experience with institutional food service.

Position Type: Full-Time