Cafeteria Nutrition Manager I: Lead Food Service

HERRERA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HERRERA in Phoenix, AZ, is hiring a Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager to supervise the school kitchen, ensure nutritious meals, and manage food service operations. The role requires a high school diploma, a Maricopa County Food Handler’s Permit, and a ServSafe Manager Certificate, with 2+ years in food service.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred, and duties include budgeting, reporting, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Maricopa County Food Handler’s Permit.
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate Required.
• More than two years of experience in food service.
• Proficient in communicating in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage cafeteria and kitchen functions, including point-of-sale systems, food distribution tracking, receiving and storing food and supplies, preparing high-quality and nutritious meals, conducting inventory, and working with Central Kitchen Manager and Nutritionist to follow meal patterns and ordering food and supplies.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate Child Nutrition Workers in order to create an atmosphere conducive to employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Uses quality food production techniques to produce appealing and nutritious foods, and ensures quality food is produced each day at schools.
• Ensures the safety of all students and staff by following the department’s food safety plan, conducting safety procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Provide exemplary customer service to all students and staff at all times, and communicates effectively with a variety of partners, including the School Principal and vendors.
• Use forecasting as a management tool to support budget decisions and operate within established guidelines to provide a cost-effective program of high integrity.
• Complete and maintain manager reports and daily food production records as required by federal regulations.
• Complete a minimum of 10 hours of professional standards training per USDA requirements for schools participating in the NSLP.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning Ahead

Developing Others

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maricopa County Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe Manager Certificate

More than two years of experience in food service

Job description

HERRERA in Phoenix, AZ, is hiring a Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager to supervise the school kitchen, ensure nutritious meals, and manage food service operations. The role requires a high school diploma, a Maricopa County Food Handler’s Permit, and a ServSafe Manager Certificate, with 2+ years in food service.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred, and duties include budgeting, reporting, and staff supervision.