CAFETERIA MANAGER

Food Service; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poteet ISD Food Service department is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to supervise, train, and manage campus food service operations, ensure proper quantities, meet health codes, and comply with central office requirements.

You will develop schedules, direct daily kitchen and cafeteria activities, maintain records, coordinate with campus leadership on schedule changes, supervise staff, and ensure safe, high-quality food service in adherence to policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintain serving schedules and serve food according to menu specifications.
• Coordinate with campus principal on schedule changes and resolve personnel issues.
• Supervise and train cafeteria staff to promote efficiency and teamwork.
• Ensure food is produced safely and meets quality standards.
• Maintain reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of food items and inventory.
• Enforce cleanliness, health, and safety standards as per codes.
• Establish and maintain safe work environment.

Skills

Food preparation methods

People management

Planning and organization

Computer skills

Child Nutrition policies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

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]