Cafeteria Manager - Northeast School

Town of Vernon; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Public Schools is hiring a Cafeteria Manager for the Northeast School. The role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years in food service, and preferred management experience. ServSafe certification is required before starting.

Salary is $24.05/hour with a 7 AM–2 PM, Monday–Friday schedule. Benefits are included with this position. The incumbent will supervise two kitchen staff, prepare meals, and ensure compliance with health and sanitation standards, while maintaining inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 2 years of food service experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 other kitchen employees.
• Prepare and serve quality food to students.
• Maintain documentation for local/state health boards.
• Inventory food, materials, and equipment.
• Adhere to sanitary standards and standard recipes.
• Assign kitchen duties and supervise staff.
• Handle cash register and meal counts.
• Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food service experience

Management experience

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

Cafeteria Manager - Northeast School

• Position Type: Cafeteria
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Northeast School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Job ID: 5126

Welcome to Vernon Public Schools: where students learn, achieve, and succeed!

Description: The Administration is seeking a person qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the VernonPublic Schools. Requirements: High school diploma, and at least 2 years Food Service experience required. Management experience preferred. ServSafe Certification required prior to starting. Salary:$24.05/hour Hours: 7AM - 2PM Monday - Friday Start date: As soon as possible Benefits are included with this position.

• Manage 2other kitchen employees
• Prepare and serve quality food to students
• Maintain proper documentation necessary for local and state Boards of Health
• Maintain proper documentation of all food, material, and equipment inventory
• Adhere to all sanitary standards in both work and attire
• Adhere to school district menu as set by Food & Nutrition Director
• Order all food, supplies, and materials needed for the program
• Adhere to all standardize recipes
• Assign kitchen personnel to various duties and move as needed
• Run cash register, close cash drawer, provide total cash and meal count as required
• Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment

Posting closing date: Open until filled

Vernon Public Schools is seeking talented and passionate educators to join our team. By recruiting a diverse faculty and staff that is more representative of the experiences and backgrounds of students, we diversify our workforce, decrease opportunity gaps, and improve outcomes for all our students. Our commitment to equity allows us to achieve our Mission to ensure that every student can become an independent learner and a productive contributor to society.

Equal Opportunity Employer Vernon Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.