CAFETERIA MANAGER

Poteet ISD; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Poteet ISD is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to supervise, train, and manage the campus food service operation. You will ensure proper quantities, meet menu timelines, and uphold health code standards under the Food Service Director.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, have at least three years in institutional food service, and possess strong planning and personnel management skills. Immediate starting date with full-time duties in Poteet, Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years experience in institutional food service operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Ensure food production aligns with menu specifications and policies.
• Coordinate with campus principal on schedule changes and serve requirements.
• Train and supervise cafeteria staff; promote teamwork and morale.
• Maintain safe, high-quality food production and compliance with health codes.
• Maintain accurate daily/monthly financial, production and activity records.
• Order quantities and manage inventories for meals and supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of food prep methods

People management

Planning & organizational skills

PC/Spreadsheet skills

Child Nutrition Program policies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

CAFETERIA MANAGER

Poteet ISD Food Service - Poteet, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938177

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Poteet ISD is accepting applications for the position of food service manager.

Primary Purpose:

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu and other requirements established by central office administration and regulatory agencies. Process and update student meal applications. Meet health codes. Carry out other duties as assigned by Food Service Director.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Skills Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation

Ability to manage personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform work processing, and software designed for food service programs

Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program policies and other relevant regulations

Experience:

Three years experience in institutional food service operations

Supervisory experience in food service operations preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Produce and maintain work schedules and production records

Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria

Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures

Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.

Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.

Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.

Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard free environment.

Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.

Maintain safe work environment.

Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.

Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.

Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.

Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.

Conduct periodic physical equipment and supplies inventory.

Promotes teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Fernando Mendez , Food Service Director
• Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]