School Cafeteria Assistant Manager — Nutrition & Ops Lead

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant Manager at the campus level to support the Cafeteria Manager in delivering nutritious meals aligned with USDA standards. You will lead a CNP team, monitor food production quality, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with counting and claiming procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring reimbursable meals are served, counting accuracy, and staff development to prepare for potential promotions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
• Experience: 2+ years in food service, restaurant, or hospitality industry required; Leadership experience preferred
• License or Certification: Valid Texas driver's license required; Valid Food Handler's Card Preferred (willing to obtain within the first 30 days)

Responsibilities

• Direct the team to execute the approved menu 100% every day
• Ensure every student participating in the meal program takes a reimbursable meal
• Ensure all methods of counting and claiming are compliant
• Observe that counting and claiming is happening at time of service
• Check that all counts of student meals are accurate
• Enter all counts correctly into internal trackers and PrimeroEdge

Skills

Team leadership

Food production knowledge

Safety practices

Data interpretation

Stress management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant Manager at the campus level to support the Cafeteria Manager in delivering nutritious meals aligned with USDA standards. You will lead a CNP team, monitor food production quality, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with counting and claiming procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring reimbursable meals are served, counting accuracy, and staff development to prepare for potential promotions.