Cafeteria Manager (8 Hours)

Wayne County Public Schools; Bearcreek (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to effectively lead the school nutrition program. The role oversees food service operations, supervises cafeteria staff, and ensures health, sanitation, and safety standards are met.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years in child nutrition or similar foodservice with ServSafe or equivalent certification, and a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years in child nutrition or similar foodservice with ServSafe certification or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Obtain food and supervise food preparation and service.
• Supervise performance of cafeteria employees at site(s) assigned.
• Supervise maintenance of facilities to maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Strive to meet Child Nutrition Manager performance metrics to keep the program self-supporting and financially solvent.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing documentation, fiscal reports, inventories, and other records; make daily deposits.
• Cultivate positive relationships with parents, employees, and students; ensure cafeteria presents a positive image.
• Perform public relations duties including cafeteria promotions, nutrition education programs, and tours; participate in training programs.
• Perform related duties as requested by the Director or supervisor.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nutrition planning

Cost control

Lift 15-20 lbs

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Manager

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

Class: Classified

Dept: Child Nutrition

Title: Cafeteria Manager

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in child nutrition or similar foodservice and certified ServSafe or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Reports To: School Principal

Job Goal: To effectively manage a Wayne County Public Schools System cafeteria.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Obtain food and supervises food preparation and service.
• Supervise performance of cafeteria employees at site(s) assigned.
• Supervise maintenance of facilities in order to maintain standard of health, sanitation, and safety.
• Strive to meet the Child Nutrition Manager performance metrics in order to ensure the Child Nutrition Program is self-supporting and that it remains financially solvent.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing documentation, fiscal reports, inventories, and other records as required. Makes daily deposits.
• Cultivate and maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, employees, and students. Assure the cafeteria presents a positive, professional image at all times.
• Perform public relations duties which may include cafeteria promotions, nutrition education programs for the classroom, and tours. Participate in training programs.
• Perform related duties as requested by the Director or supervisor.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Terms of Employment

Ten-month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: NC State Salary Schedule

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with and supervise other employees.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of principles of nutrition and meal planning, equipment usage and care, sanitation, purchasing, cost control, personnel management, child nutrition management, and administration.
• Capable of performing all jobs within cafeteria operations and training others.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 15-20 pounds.