Cafeteria Manager

DARTMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; South Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to supervise the district kitchen operations, ensure nutritious meals, and manage staff and cash handling. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient service for students and staff.

The position requires 1+ year of food service and supervision experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food service experience required.
• 1+ years of management/supervision experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; nutrition training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Supervises Cooks and Food Service Workers; coaches staff.
• Maintains food safety, sanitation, and records per regulations.
• Handles cash register operations and daily receipts.
• Ensures accurate production records and monthly inventory.

Skills

Food service management

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Cleanliness & sanitation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

School nutrition training

Tools

POS cash register

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary: The Cafeteria Manager oversees the general daily operations of the school kitchen under the supervision of the Food Services Operations Supervisor and School Nutrition Director. The Cafeteria Manager is responsible for preparation, cooking and serving of nutritious, appealing meals to students and staff in a safe, efficient, and friendly manner. The Cafeteria Manager oversees food safety and sanitation in the kitchen and ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and departmental standards. The Cafeteria Manager provides supervision and coaching for the Cook and Food Service Workers. The Cafeteria Manager oversees all administrative aspects of the kitchen including completing daily production records, monthly inventory and ordering. Job Duties: Oversees all daily operations of the kitchen. Supervises, trains and coaches Cooks and Food Service Workers. Efficiently performs all assigned tasks related to food preparation, cooking, serving, cashiering, and cleaning within the allotted time. Performs any and all tasks assigned by the Director of School Nutrition and/or the Food Service Operations Supervisor. Assists with and oversees kitchen team with: o Adhering to all food safety policy and procedures as required by USDA, DESE, DOH and Dartmouth Public Schools. Completing HACCP and other required kitchen logs accurately on a daily basis. o Opening and closing the kitchen at the beginning and end of the school year. o Complying with all School Nutrition Department policies related to safety, sanitation, cash handling, and personnel standards. o Preparing and cooking meals according to standardized department recipes and portion sizes. o Setting up a clean and visually appealing serving line for breakfast and lunch. o Running the register, serving students and refilling the serving line during breakfast and lunch service. o Providing welcoming customer service to students, staff and parents. o Washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils and other small wares using a 3 compartment sink and / or dish machine. o Putting away grocery, paper goods and other deliveries using the first in first out method and according to Manager?s directions. o Operating all kitchen equipment correctly and safely upon completion of training. Training will be provided on all equipment to all staff within 3 months of start date. Following the department dress code and maintaining a neat and professional appearance. o Participating in ongoing professional development and kitchen training sessions. o Communicating in a professional, respectful and clear manner. Clocks in and out daily and on time, using district software. Reads all department and district communications. Completes production records daily. Place grocery and paper orders as needed. Complete monthly inventory and monitoring food and paper supplies. Provide direction to the kitchen team. Oversees preparation of Special Diet meals according to department procedures. Assists with the preparation and delivery of catering as required. Sets up cash registers, counts, and reconciles daily receipts. Prepares daily bank deposits. Communicate with the Director of School Nutrition regarding kitchen and staffing issues and needs. Education/Experience Requirements: 1+ years of Food service experience. 1+ years of management / supervision experience. High School diploma or equivalent. School nutrition training and work experience in a school or other institutional setting preferred. Experience In Operation Of Commercial Food Service Equipment Preferred. Basic computer skills and experience with Google Suite, email, and POS cash register systems required. ServSafe certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.