Campus Cafeteria Manager - Nutrition & Operations Lead

IDEA Public Schools; Hidalgo (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Dental and Vision Plans

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Cafeteria Manager to lead the CNP team at the campus level, ensuring meals meet USDA/state standards and supporting the College For All vision.

You will supervise staff, manage daily food service operations, ensure counts and claims accuracy, and coordinate with campus leadership to maintain high nutrition, safety, and service quality across breakfast and lunch programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• 2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industry required.
• 1+ years in supervisory role or leading a team required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Food Handler's Card preferred (willing to obtain within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day.
• Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal.
• Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant.
• Observe counting and claiming at time of service.
• Check that all counts of student meals are accurate.
• Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge.
• Recruit and develop staff for future promotions within the Cafeteria team.
• Monitor and support achievement of budgeted participation and quality standards.

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Cafeteria Manager to lead the CNP team at the campus level, ensuring meals meet USDA/state standards and supporting the College For All vision.

You will supervise staff, manage daily food service operations, ensure counts and claims accuracy, and coordinate with campus leadership to maintain high nutrition, safety, and service quality across breakfast and lunch programs.