Elementary School Cafeteria Manager & Nutrition Lead

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Manager- Elementary to lead a school cafetería, ensuring nutritious meals, accurate recordkeeping and adherence to federal and district directives.

You will supervise staff, manage production, monitor budgets, and collaborate with administrators to support student dining experiences. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with a working knowledge of mathematics.
• Knowledge, training and experience in institutional or quantity cooking and food service management.
• Two years documented successful school food service experience. Management experience is desirable.
• Experience in training, supervising and evaluating food service personnel.
• Successful completion of Manager Training classes.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in ordering and storing foods and supplies.
• Good disposition, dependable, cooperative.
• Ability to organize and work harmoniously under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Good health and appearance.
• Ability to work with administration, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a school cafeteria staff.
• Supervise food production and service to ensure meals are nutritionally adequate.
• Meet high standards for flavor and appearance, follow Federal requirements and District directives.
• Provide leadership and training in the professional development of cafeteria personnel.
• Maintain good working relationships within the cafeteria staff.
• Cooperate with school administrators and staff in cafeteria operations and activities.
• Plan student cafeteria activities with Food Service Department staff.
• Interact with school site administrators and staff to engage with students.
• Follow Child Nutrition Services menus and directives in preparing meals.
• Extend recipes as needed.
• Operate and instruct personnel on proper use of food preparation, utensils and equipment.
• Budget resources (time, labor and materials) used in the cafeteria.
• Operate within budget; monitor financial statements and make adjustments.
• Order food, supplies and equipment in correct quantities for the cafeteria.
• Receive and check deliveries to school cafeterias.
• Organize and plan work schedules for cafeteria personnel.
• Plan and adjust staff as required.
• Keep attendance records and prepare payroll information.
• Prepare accurate reports; check invoices and submit as scheduled.
• Ensure timely accounting and reporting of cash receipts.
• Maintain perpetual inventory and submit inventory as requested.
• Provide written evaluation of employees annually and as needed.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of unit operations and meal service.
• Enforce sanitation and safety rules.
• Direct and/or assist with cafeteria cleaning duties.
• Handle emergencies and adapt to changes in operations.
• Make decisions regarding cafeteria operations.
• Participate in required in-service training and federal/state guidelines.

Skills

Food service management

Staff supervision

Training & development

Communication skills

Inventory control

Budget management

Math knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Manager- Elementary to lead a school cafetería, ensuring nutritious meals, accurate recordkeeping and adherence to federal and district directives.

You will supervise staff, manage production, monitor budgets, and collaborate with administrators to support student dining experiences. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.