Cafeteria Manager I - Laurel Lane Elementary

Williamsburg James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City County Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Manager I at Laurel Lane Elementary to oversee the school cafeteria operations, ensure nutrition standards, and coordinate with Child Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, meal service, and daily cash handling, with opportunities for special events and catering.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, certified food handling, and experience in school food service.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and valid sanitation certification.
• Must possess Serve Safe certification and manager training.
• Experience in school food services or other food service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cafeteria Workers and substitutes in respective school.
• Oversee meal preparation, serving, and portion control to ensure nutrition and appearance.
• Maintain cash handling records, deposits, and daily reports.

Skills

Communication

Reading recipes

Arithmetic/math

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cafeteria Manager I - Laurel Lane Elementary

Williamsburg James City School District CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Manager I - Laurel Lane Elementary

Williamsburg James City School District CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891850
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Job Description

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Grade:U05 (Unified)

Revision Date:January 1, 2016

Location:Elementary & Middle Schools

Job Summary

This position provides for the supervision and efficient operation of the school cafeteria in compliance with WJCC Child Nutrition Services, USDA, local, state, and Federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines. This includes being responsible for the supervision of child nutrition operations in respective schools and the implementation of the high standards of nutrition, food production, financial accountability and student services as well as collaborating with the School Health Initiative Program. This position is responsible for 1-3 serving lines, catering, and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules work assignments of employees to include employing approved substitute cafeteria workers when needed. Provides training to workers in methods of performing duties and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency of operations.
• Monitors, supervises, and evaluates employee performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Performs written evaluations on employees.
• Supervises preparation and service of meals to ensure good taste and nutrition, attractive appearance, and proper portion control. Oversees cleaning of kitchen and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment, according to sanitary methods.
• Inspects all food service areas for cleanliness; inspects food preparation; monitors temperatures on freezer, refrigerator and food; inspects machinery and submits maintenance work requests when necessary.
• Instructs employees and substitute workers in safe and proper use of equipment, and the maintenance of safe, sanitary conditions in the work area. Assures that equipment is maintained in good working order and informs the Child Nutrition Services office of unhealthy or unsafe conditions in the kitchen.
• Operates in an effective and efficient manner the computerized point of sale system, including generating daily and monthly reports. Provides point of sale training to cafeteria workers as needed.
• Maintains daily records of cash receipts, meals served, and foods used. Collects, counts, and deposits all cash receipts daily.
• Places weekly food and supply orders in accordance with bid guidelines, inventory management, and menu requirements. Verifies orders received and maintains all foods in proper storage facilities.
• Prepares a variety of required forms and reports and submits them in a timely manner as required periodically to the Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services. Maintains necessary files.
• Plans and implements specials of the day and vegetables of the day to meet required meal pattern.
• Maintains required physical inventories of purchased/commodity foods, expendable supplies.
• Submits an annual inventory of small and large equipment and requests for new or replacement equipment to Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services.
• Informs Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services of emergency conditions and requests maintenance work orders as required; takes corrective action as necessary.
• Participates in promotions to increase meals served; educates students on healthy eating habits.
• Manager may be requested to prepare, serve and clean-up meals for special events.
• Operates a computer to include but not limited to reporting, sending and receiving e-mail.
• Attends scheduled or called Manager’s meetings, attends local, state, and national workshops or meetings as required.
• Participates in food serving, preparation, dishwashing and cleaning on a rotation schedule with other cafeteria workers when needed.
• May serve as a substitute cashier in emergency situations only.
• Maintains day to day operation of all Child Nutrition Services operated vending machines. Fills vending machines daily with products. Collects, counts and deposits all cash receipts on a weekly basis. Reports all vending machine maintenance problems to the service company and handles all customer complaints in a satisfactory manner.
• Follows energy conservation guidelines while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Participates in formal and informal training. As part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, must participate in 10 hours of training annually.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• High school diploma or GED and valid sanitation certification issued by the local health department required. Valid Food Handler Card from local health department or the ability to obtain one. Must possess Serve Safe certification. Must have successfully completed a manager training class and successfully performed responsibilities while training as an on the job manager. Considerable experience in school food services or other food service. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of the use of various types of kitchen equipment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with employees, school administrators, students, and staff, and must be able to handle frequent interruptions and deadlines to include changes in schedules due to special students activities to include early dismissal, etc.
• Working knowledge of cooking principles and basic food service equipment.
• Ability to read recipes, and complete tasks efficiently. Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations, to include the use of fractions and decimals. Thorough knowledge of standard units of weights and measures. Ability to apply standard weights and measures to recipes for proper preparation.
• Ability to use good judgment and be dependable.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises all Cafeteria Workers and Substitutes in respective school.

Supervision Received

Performs duties under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services. Specific instructions for specific situations are provided as needed. Receives guidance and direction on matters pertaining to lunch schedules, dining area, or school building policies and procedures from school principal. Receives guidance and direction on matters pertaining to meal production, presentation, marketing, and nutrition from SHIP staff. Receives annual performance review from the Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services in consultation with the Senior Director for Operations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Frequent interruptions and deadlines, frequently additional time is required to complete paper work, changes in schedules due to special student activities. Daily contact with students, frequent contact with School Nurse, Principal, and teachers. Periodic contact with local health and fire inspectors. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to reach, bend, and stoop. Ability to move about the kitchen for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to work in extreme temperature variations, from very warm inside the kitchen area to freezing temperatures inside the walk-in freezers. Exposure to chemicals, such as bleach and other cleaning supplies. May be subject to transfer to another school cafeteria if necessary to arrange for more efficient operation.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.86 to $31.74 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]

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