Cafeteria Manager - Middle School - Pool

FOOD SERVICES; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD FOOD SERVICES in San Juan, TX, is seeking a Cafeteria Manager for a Middle School. The role reports to the Director and oversees Child Nutrition operations on campus, ensuring food quality, safety, and timely service.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, TASN and Food Manager Level 1 certifications, and at least three years in institutional food service. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (English) required or equivalent.
• TASN certification and Food Manager Level 1 preferred.
• Food Handlers certification required or preferred.
• Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.
• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintain serving schedules and serve all food items per menu specifications.
• Supervise and train campus cafeteria staff; ensure compliance with health codes.
• Maintain accurate payroll and inventory records.

Skills

Supervise staff

Train employees

Organizational skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma or GED (English)

TASN Certification

Food Manager Certification Level 1

Food Handlers Certified

Job description

Cafeteria Manager - Middle School - Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903249

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Manager -Middle School

Reports to: Director

Department: Child Nutrition

Pay Grade: M 6 @ 187 days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Primary Purpose:

Supervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quality and quantities of food required by Texas Department of Agriculture are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Child Nutrition Program administration. Meet health codes and reimbursable menu requirements, which meet or exceed standards, set forth by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED (English) Certified by TASN

Food manager certification Level 1 Certification preferred Food Handlers Certified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage and supervise personnel

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to lift objects that weigh approximately 16-18 lbs.

Work in teams when lifting objects that weigh more than 18 lbs.

Have basic computer skills and able to use it to communicate, record and produce information. Knowledge of weights and measures.

Knowledge on reading and understanding recipe.

Experience:

Three years’ experience in institutional food service operations

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well‑being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively - Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to‑date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans - Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders

through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of

internal organization and external environment to assess and

respond to the district’s future advancement

Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.


• Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.


• Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.


• Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.


• Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork.


• Work in teams to lift heavy objects.


• Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.


• Maintain accurate reports daily of production records for breakfast, lunch, after school snacks, sack lunches, supply order forms, and deposit slip.


• Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).


• Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard‑free environment.


• Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.


• Maintain safe work environment by reporting hazards.


• Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.


• Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.


• Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.


• Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.


• Conduct monthly supplies inventory.


• Help train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.


• Complies with rules and regulations applied by (TDA) Texas Department of Agriculture and School Board Policies.


• Regularly inspects storage areas in kitchen – refrigerators, freezers and dry storerooms to ensure proper temperatures and sanitations is maintained.


• Consistently works in harmony with subordinates and supervisors in a team setting, maintains consistent temperament.


• Observes Food Service Department uniform dress code.


• Has a complete understanding of the school district fire and safety procedures as outlined in fire and safety manual, knows personal role in case of a fire, and trains personnel in safety and fire protection.


• Communicates in a positive and informative manner.


• Verifies daily food delivery for accuracy.


• Attends and participates in meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and seminars.


• Demonstrates responsibility and punctuality when reporting to work and absenteeism.


• Perform other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned by Supervisor or Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate one or more food service workers assigned to campus cafeteria.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep- fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture:

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension,

reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting:

Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment:

Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.70 to $23.73 Per Hour