Cafeteria Manager Level 2

Young World Physical Education

Gretna (LA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Cafeteria Manager Level 2 in Gretna, Louisiana. The candidate will manage food service operations, develop menus, and ensure quality food production. This full-time position requires at least three years of experience in food service, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Three or more years of experience in food service.
Ability to lift and carry weights up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Manage food service operation at JPS Administration buildings.
Develop recipes and menus for cafeteria and catering functions.
Monitor food production quality and quantity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent self-starter

Prior experience in institution food service

Quantity food preparation

Catering operations

Analytical skills

Collaborative management style

Professionalism

Flexible hours

Job description

Cafeteria Manager Level 2

Jefferson Parish Schools RUPPEL ACADEMIE FRANCAISE - Gretna, Louisiana

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5689809

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Level 2 Café Manager

Position Description:

The Level 2 Cafe Manager is responsible for the management of the food service operation at JPS Administration buildings.

Reports To:

Director of Food Services

Scope of Responsibility:

Works cooperatively with the school administration to provide meal service and catered functions in a timely and efficient
Develops recipes and menus used in the cafeteria and catering functions provided to the
Provides input into pricing of all cafeteria and catering
Places orders for food and receives, dates, and stores deliveries of all products used in the food service Takes physical inventory of all food and supplies.
Calculates amount of food used in meal preparation and issues to
Monitors food production for quality and quantity for each meal
Develops employee production and cleaning schedules, monitoring for
Provides new employee orientation and on the job training for
Identifies the need for equipment repair or replacement, notifying the appropriate
Conducts financial transactions for meal payments including the handling of cash or
Interacts with administration regarding questions, complaints and
Monitors all aspects of employee performance, providing constructive feedback and corrective action when Conducts staff performance evaluations.
Maintains safe working conditions and monitors sanitation standards in food preparation and serving Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

Prior successful experience in the operation of an institution or retail food service
Skilled in quantity food preparation techniques and the use of food service
Prior successful experience in catering operations with excellent skills in creativity and food
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and
High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined
Ability to work cooperative group settings, accept supervision and respond appropriately to constructive
Ability to work flexible hours, depending on scheduled
Three or more years of experience in Food

Physical Involvement:

Ability to lift and carry cans, bowls, pans, and cases up to 25 pounds or 100 pounds with assistance is sometimes required. Ability to stand or walk up to 6 ¾ hours per day. Ability to push or pull equipment such as food carts and mop buckets. Ability to reach above head when placing pans in shelves of ovens, refrigerators and storerooms and cleaning overhead equipment. Ability to mop, sweep, apply wax and buff floors. Ability to forward bend or squat when lifting bowls, pans or cases or using mop wringers or dustpans. Standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites both inside and outside of the parish. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

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