Cafeteria Team Lead & Backup Manager

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a dedicated food service professional to assist in meal preparation, ensuring high quality and adherence to standardized recipes. The role covers backup management tasks, ordering support and daily production records in a busy school kitchen.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, knowledge of school nutrition standards, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership and teamwork skills essential for supervising staff.
• Knowledge of school food service programs, nutrition and sanitation.
• Accurate, detail-oriented handling of paperwork and records.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to mentor new employees and lead teams effectively.
• Proficiency with basic kitchen and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare main dishes and vegetables using standardized recipes.
• Follow production methods and assist with serving quality food.
• Act as backup manager when the cafeteria manager is absent.
• Assist with ordering quantities and daily production records.
• Maintain cleanliness and support food safety standards.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and communicate with staff.
• Attend training and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

People management

Problem solving

Food service knowledge

Paperwork accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SNA Kitchen certification preferred

Tools

10-key calculator

Confidentiality

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a dedicated food service professional to assist in meal preparation, ensuring high quality and adherence to standardized recipes. The role covers backup management tasks, ordering support and daily production records in a busy school kitchen.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, knowledge of school nutrition standards, and strong communication skills.