Cafeteria Manager

WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL in Harvey, Louisiana is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to oversee meal service, catering events, menu development, ordering, inventory, and related food-service operations for the school system.

The role requires detail orientation, independent initiative, and leadership to ensure high-quality meals, safety standards, and smooth daily operations for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Prior successful experience in the operation of an institutional or retail food service operation.
• Skilled in quantity food preparation techniques and the use of food service equipment.
• Prior successful experience in catering operations with excellent skills in creativity and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the school administration to provide meal service and catered functions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops recipes and menus used in the cafeteria and catering functions provided to the system.
• Places orders for food and supplies.
• Receives, dates, and stores deliveries of all products used in the food service area.
• Calculates amount of food used in meal preparation and issues to employees.
• Monitors food production for quality and quantity for each meal service.
• Supervises staff production and cleaning schedules, monitoring for completion.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent self-starters

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• Works cooperatively with the school administration to provide meal service and catered functions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops recipes and menus used in the cafeteria and catering functions provided to the system.
• Provides input into pricing of all cafeteria and catering functions.
• Places orders for food and supplies.
• Receives, dates, and stores deliveries of all products used in the food service area. Takes physical inventory of all food and supplies.
• Calculates amount of food used in meal preparation and issues to employees.
• Monitors food production for quality and quantity for each meal service.
• Develops employee production and cleaning schedules, monitoring for completion.
• Provides new employee orientation and on the job training for employees.
• Identifies the need for equipment repair or replacement, notifying the appropriate person. Conducts financial transactions for meal payments including the handling of cash or checks.
• Interacts with administration regarding questions, complaints and problems.
• Monitors all aspects of employee performance, providing constructive feedback and corrective action when appropriate. Conducts staff performance evaluations.
• Maintains safe working conditions and monitors sanitation standards in food preparation and serving areas. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• Prior successful experience in the operation of an institutional or retail food service operation.
• Skilled in quantity food preparation techniques and the use of food service equipment.
• Prior successful experience in catering operations with excellent skills in creativity and food presentation.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Ability to work cooperatively in group settings, accept supervision and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work flexible hours, depending on scheduled events.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in Food Service.

Physical Involvement:

• Ability to lift and carry cans, bowls, pans, and cases up to 25 pounds or 100 pounds with

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Cafeteria Manager

Jefferson Parish Schools WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL - Harvey, Louisiana

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Destiny Uhle , FOOD SERVICES AREA MANAGER
• CHILD NUTRITION
• Email: [e-mail]