School Cafeteria Manager & Food Safety Lead

Sims Middle School; Union (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County School District Sims Middle School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to oversee kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient food service in the school cafeteria. The role requires HACCP/ServSafe training, handling high-volume meal preparation, inventory control, and strict safety standards.

Position is full-time with an hourly salary of $18.80. You will report to the Principal and Food Services Director and support daily cafeteria operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to provide high level customer service.
• Ability to count, inventory and record information accurately.
• Able to lift and move 35–50 pounds repeatedly.
• Complete HACCP and ServSafe training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct kitchen staff in safe, proper use of equipment.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Check shipments, sign invoices after verification.
• Determine daily quantity of food to be prepared.
• Determine serving sizes to meet meal requirements.
• Prepare food per planned menu and tested recipes.
• Record requisitions and maintain inventory.
• Oversee storeroom locking and monthly inventory.
• Weekly orders for supplies and foods.
• Report kitchen/cafeteria issues to principal promptly.
• Discuss personnel issues with Food Services Director.
• Report faulty food to Food Services Director.
• Supervise daily cleaning of equipment and dishwashing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or Director.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Record keeping

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HACCP course

ServSafe training

Job description

Union County School District Sims Middle School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to oversee kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient food service in the school cafeteria. The role requires HACCP/ServSafe training, handling high-volume meal preparation, inventory control, and strict safety standards.

Position is full-time with an hourly salary of $18.80. You will report to the Principal and Food Services Director and support daily cafeteria operations.