High School Cafeteria Manager

Hampshire Regional School District; Westhampton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Regional High School Food Service Manager in Westhampton, MA, leads the school cafeteria operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and supervision of staff. The role focuses on nutritious meals, meeting federal guidelines, and promoting healthy options for students.

The position emphasizes fiscal management, compliance with safety standards, and collaboration with school leaders. Starting Jan 4, 2027, the salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in creative meal planning and food preparation.
• Serve Safe sanitation certification.
• Financial skills necessary.
• First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of menu planning in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develop a planned menu and inform students, staff and parents about the school menu.
• Oversee the preparation of breakfasts and lunches to ensure quality and appearance.
• Oversee breakfast and lunch menus to meet federal guidelines.
• Supervise and plan the preparation of special meals.
• Standardize portion sizes according to age guidelines.
• Inspect lunch facilities to ensure diet, cleanliness, health and safety standards.
• Recommend and request repair or replacement of kitchen equipment.
• Use government commodities as part of the ongoing food service program.

Skills

Financial skills

First Aid CPR

Safety awareness

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma

Serve Safe certification

CPR training preferred

Job description

Hampshire Regional School District Hampshire Regional High School - Westhampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

High School Cafeteria Manager

Job Details

Job ID: 5947252

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: The Hampshire Regional High School Food Service Manager provides nutritious, appealing meals for students, is an advocate for encouraging students to make healthy meal choices, supports the school breakfast program and works to diminish obstacles to student participation in it, pursues maximum registration and participation of students who may be eligible for free or reduced meals, operates a fiscally independent food service program and creates and maintains a positive and productive work environment.

SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of the Principal, Assistant Principals, and Business Manager.

Evaluated by the Principal or designee.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Typical school cafeteria setting; may include driving to and from schools to provide support to other Food Service Personnel within the District.

Performance Responsibilities

Food Preparation Responsibilities

• Knowledge of menu planning in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develop a planned menu and inform students, staff and parents about the schools menu.
• Oversee the preparation of breakfasts and lunches to ensure that the finished product is of best quality in both flavor and appearance.
• Oversee the preparation of the breakfast and lunch menus to be sure they meet federal guidelines.
• Supervise and plan the preparation of any and all special meals, or foods, served at the school.
• Standardize portion sizes in accordance with guidelines regarding the age of those being served.
• Inspect school lunch facilities and operations to ensure that standards of diet, cleanliness, health, and safety are being maintained.
• Recommend and request repair or replacement of existing kitchen equipment.
• Use government commodities as part of the ongoing food service program.

Financial Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer the overall food services budget.
• Standardize cafeteria accounting procedures, in cooperation with the Hampshire Regional District Treasurer.
• Standardize prices charged for varying types of meals, snacks and milk.
• Prepare specifications for bids in accordance with School Committee policy.
• Maintain records of food received, an inventory of stores, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain records of all meals and milk distributed.
• Apply for federal school lunch subsidies for free and reduced breakfast and lunch meals served.
• Obtain government surplus food for cafeteria use.
• Purchase food for the breakfast program through regular food service suppliers.
• Review and verify all government reimbursements.
• Check food shipments received and authorize invoices for payment.
• Oversee daily accounting of lunch receipts and deposit of funds received.
• Provide for the proper maintenance of all food service facilities and equipment and work closely with the Principal, Head Custodian, and Business Manager regarding all contracts and bids related to the repair and maintenance of food service facilities and equipment as needed. Also, to immediately report serious damage to or malfunction of food service facilities and equipment to the Principal or Business Manager.

Personnel Expectations

• Supervise and evaluate all food service staff.
• Supervise the food service personnel payroll.
• Plan employee work schedules and arrange for substitutes as needed.
• Instruct new and continuing employees regarding safety, cleanliness, and job responsibilities.
• Meet with the Wellness Club students and advisor/Nurse Leader and school nurse to listen to ideas regarding health recommendations as requested
• Interview and recommend all food service staff for appointment, as well as to oversee the assignment of substitute food service workers as needed.

General Expectations

• Maintain the trust and confidentiality of students and families
• Work independently with general guidance
• Manage time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Interact pleasantly and positively, and communicates clearly with students and adults.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous experience and skill in creative meal planning and food preparation.
• Certification in “Serve Safe” sanitation standards.
• Financial skills necessary
• Complete First Aid and CPR training preferred
• Such comparable alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

• Good general health.
• Alert, physically assertive and mobile at all times.
• Lift, push, or pull 50 pounds as required;
• Mobility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend and occasionally run.

Terms of Employment

Annual salary

School year position-all days when school is in session and meals are served, may be extended into the summer for preparation and major periodic cleaning of the kitchen area and for the preparation of annual financial reports to be approved annually

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hampshire Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• District CORI Check required before employment begins
• Federal Fingerprint Check required before employment begins

Contact Information

• Lauren Hotz , Principal
• 19 Stage Road
• Westhampton, Massachusetts 01027
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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