Crestwood Elementary - Cafeteria Manager (26/27)

Oldham County Schools; Centerfield (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwood Elementary is seeking a School Nutrition Elementary Manager to oversee the daily cafeteria operations of the school, ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

The role reports to the Director of School Nutrition and the School Principal, with a 7-hour workday and 184 contract days. Experience in school nutrition is preferred; duties include supervising cafeteria staff and maintaining POS processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred background in institution food service.
• Must complete state training curriculum before permanent employment.
• Must complete SNA Level I Certification training within the second year.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, plan and supervise the work of cafeteria employees.
• Schedule and evaluate staff.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of POS program is required.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, meet schedules and time lines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

SNA Level I Certification training within 2nd year

Institution food service experience (preferred)

Tools

POS Program

Job description

Crestwood Elementary - Cafeteria Manager (26/27) JobID: 9415

• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Centerfield Elementary

School Nutrition Elementary Manager

Job Goal: Manage and coordinate the day-to-day school nutrition operations of an assigned school site; assure compliance with District, State and Federal requirements.

Job Type: Classified Job Class Code:7212

Position Type: Hourly Reports to:Director of School Nutrition/ School Principal

Terms of Employment: Compensation will be based on 184 contract days on the board approved School Nutrition FI Salary schedule. This position requires a 7-hour workday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in institution food service.
• Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must successfully complete the SNA Level I Certification training curriculum within the second year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee must be able to push, pull, carry and lift large and/or heavy items up to 40 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to bend, twists, reach, stoop and climb.
• Employee must be able to perform physical labor.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assign, direct, plan and supervise the work of the cafeteria employees. Instruct and train new cafeteria workers in the performance of their duties.
• Schedule and evaluate staff.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Have knowledge of current Point-of-Service (POS) program
• Maintain records, prepare reports, meet schedules and time lines, plan and organize workload.
• Use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including sanitation and maintenance regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Attend and participate in all workshops, in-service and manager meetings.
• Process the daily deposit, and take to bank, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to assure a high-quality lunch program.