Food Services Cafeteria Manager

Young World Physical Education; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 33,283 - 52,786; Full time

Job summary

You will work as a Food Services Manager with Young World Physical Education at the Hopewell City School District. The role includes overall management of the cafeteria, ensuring nutritional standards are met, supervising staff, and maintaining inventory.

This position is full-time with responsibilities such as training staff and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a supervisory capacity within food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of standard sanitation procedures.
• Ability to manage inventory and order supplies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the school cafeteria.
• Train and supervise cafeteria staff.
• Ensure meals meet federal, state, and local guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of HACCP guidelines

Communication skills

Inventory management

Food production knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial food service equipment

Job description

Job Location

Hopewell City School District, Carter G. Woodson Middle School – Hopewell, Virginia

Starting Date

Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5795163

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $33,283 to $52,786 Per Year

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a high school diploma or GED. Completion of the appropriate training programs required for the position. Experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a school or other institutional food service setting and in the operation of a variety of commercial food service equipment preferred. Experience as a school cafeteria worker is preferable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Knowledge of HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service. Knowledge of standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Knowledge of basic nutrition principles. Strong communication, training and human relations skills to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines. Ability to manage inventory and order food and supplies. Considerable knowledge of large quantity food production and forecasting.

DESCRIPTION

The Food Services Manager has immediate responsibility for the management and operation of the school cafeteria. They are responsible for the management of the school food service programs, including on-the-job training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of the cafeteria staff. General supervision is received from the school principal or designee; technical supervision is received from the Manager of Food Services. Work involves strict adherence to nutrition, sanitation and safety standards.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Follows menus prepared by the Division of Food and Nutrition Services and makes menu substitutions with appropriate approval.
• Prepares and serves all components of the National School Meals programs to students and school staff.
• Ensures that meals and snacks meet the required federal, state and local guidelines.
• Maintains food quality and ensures adequate food production for service.
• Schedules and supervises cafeteria staff and student workers.
• Trains cafeteria staff in all aspects of cafeteria operations.
• Operates or supervises the operation, cleaning and sanitation of commercial food service equipment.
• Orders appropriate quantities of products based on inventory and sales to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Sets up, replenishes and breaks down cold and hot food serving lines.
• Monitors serving lines to determine when additional food production is necessary.
• Maintains food and equipment temperature logs.
• Completes computer data entry in a timely manner.
• Prepares bank deposits and delivers deposits to designated bank.
• Maintains accurate accountability for all National School Meals programs.
• Meets student meal participation and sales goals.
• Maintains food, labor and other costs within established guidelines.
• Cooperates with various school groups and outside organizations that use the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising the food preparation and service for special events.
• Positively represents the Division of Food and Nutrition Services to students, school staff and community.
• Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the direction of the Manager of Food Services.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing. Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds, operation of commercial food service equipment, continuous standing and extreme variations in temperature. Requires use of personal car, with reimbursement for mileage provided, for daily banking duties. Ability to train cafeteria staff in all areas.

CONTRACT LENGTH

200 Days

Contact Information

• Susan Jacobs, Manager of Food Services
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]