Food Service - Heights Terrace Elem./Middle School- Manager (8hrs)

Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hazleton Area School District's Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School seeks a Cafeteria Manager to run the school kitchen. The role covers supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring HACCP-compliant food preparation, inventory control, payroll and records, and coordination with the Food Service Director and Building Principal.

The position is part-time (8 hours/day) with responsibilities for training staff and maintaining a clean, safe dining operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Food Service Experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA and PDE Regulations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise cafeteria staff; ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations.
• Manage production, service and cleanup of meals per HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain inventory, payroll, banking, and records; manage delivery/stock rotation (FIFO).
• Train employees in all aspects of cafeteria operations; schedule staff and arrange substitutes.
• Address parent concerns professionally and interact with students and staff.

Job description

Food Service - Heights Terrace Elem./Middle School- Manager (8hrs)

Hazleton Area School District Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School - Hazleton, Pennsylvania

This job is also posted in Hazleton Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5903932

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Cafeteria Manager BOARD APPROVAL DATE: July 31, 2014

DEPARTMENT: Food Service REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

Building Principal

LOCATION: School

To ensure an efficient quality food service operation for the ultimate health, comfort and benefit of the

Students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Adhere to dress code. Keep neat and clean. Monitor dress code and cleanliness of all hourly staff.
• Attend relevant meetings and or training sessions.
• Basic computer knowledge including all micro soft office programs and email.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. Maintain clean and safe working areas according to all HACCP guidelines.
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment or accidents that may occur to the foodservice director/ principal.
• Establish a favorable relationship towards co-workers, students, and faculty to meet goal of total customer satisfaction.
• Know the menu that is being served. Ensure that all staff use proper utensils and follow established recipes to ensure portions meet the requirements.
• Inspect the kitchen to ensure all safety and sanitation procedures are being followed.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and service of food following an established production method.
• Follow established procedures for service, storage and cleanup of meals
• Ensure that proper quantities of hot and cold food are being prepared and ready on time
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of production records, payroll, student accounting, banking, inventory, organizing kitchen, stockrooms, cooler & freezer and responsible for completion of all safety and HACCP checklists.
• Responsible for properly training employees in all aspects of the cafeteria operation. Assign, instruct and provide input on substitute employee’s performance and tasks.
• Responsible for employees work schedules and arrange for the use of substitutes when required. Must get approval from a foodservice director for any changes in schedule.
• Responsible for addressing all parent concerns and questions in a professional manner.
• Follow all HACCP procedures and sanitation and safety methods for personnel, food preparation and kitchen equipment
• Supervise staff to make sure all work areas and floors are clean
• Responsible for receiving all deliveries and rotating stock according to the FIFO method.
• Oversee the ordering of food for the school by following proper food buying procedures as directed by Food Service Director.
• Complete discard / waste sheets for all food thrown away.
• Supervise and train staff in all aspects of the POS system
• Participate and cooperate in school events and plans, decorate and promote all promotions in the cafeteria.
• Responsible for collecting and reminding students in writing of outstanding student balances.
• Rotate kitchen tasks among employees.
• Perform all other duties/ work assignments as directed by the food service directors.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and cleanup of special school functions when needed.
• Participate in Safety & Sanitation Inspections
• Responsible to be the Designated Person in Charge and train two employees to fill this position in the absence of manager.
• Follow all guidelines set in place by PDE, USDA and PA Department of Health
• Can work independently and is able to lift, pull or push 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Building Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to find, handle or feel for objects tools or controls: and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands or arms. The employee frequently is required sit. The employee must lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, such as food, equipment or chemical containers. Specific vision abilities for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in noisy environments. The employee is responsible for safety, wellbeing and work output of others. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Minimum qualifications are listed below:

• Ability to supervise and direct all General Cafeteria Workers in the school assigned to you
• Minimum 5 years of Food Service Experience
• A high standard of ethics with the courage of one’s convictions is required.
• Knowledge of all HACCP, USDA and PDE Regulations and Guidelines
• Skill in planning and organization
• Skill in Microsoft Word, and Excel, Outlook and Internet navigation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, community, students and others in the delivery of effective services and the resolution of problems
• Skill in o rganization, management, oral and written communications and human relations skills
• Skill to handle conflict
• Current Act 24 (82), Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances, pre-employment drug test and physical with TB test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• School Year; 8 hours / day (Option to work Summer Lunch Program)
• Salary and benefits according to the agreement between the Hazleton Area School District and the agreement for employment of the Hazleton Area Educational Support Professional Association.

The Hazleton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required