Cafeteria Manager I - Norge Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norge Elementary in Williamsburg, Virginia expects a Cafeteria Manager I to oversee daily cafeteria operations, ensure compliance with nutrition policies, financial controls, and student services, and collaborate with the School Health Initiative Program.

The role manages 1–3 serving lines, catering and special events, supervises staff, oversees food preparation, sanitation, inventory, POS reporting, and communications with the Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services.

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

Job description

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

Cafeteria Manager I - Norge Elementary

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

This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5849108

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grade: U05 (Unified)

Revision Date: January 1, 2016

Location: Building-based

Position Calendar: 10 months, 182 workdays

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