School Cafeteria Manager: Lead Food Service Excellence

Lancaster Catholic High School; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Catholic High School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager for a 10-month position responsible for the full operation of the school’s food service for ~450 students and 50 staff. You will lead a six-person team, ensure ServSafe compliance, and manage menus, purchasing, and daily service.

Working on-site, you will oversee budgeting, vendor relations, and records, while maintaining high safety, nutrition, and quality standards in alignment with Catholic education values.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is required.
• Experience in school or institutional food service management.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and supervise staff.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, faculty, students, and vendors.
• Ability to perform skilled kitchen work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and administer the school’s food service program.
• Train and supervise six staff members.
• Plan menus to meet nutritional guidelines and budget.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Manage purchasing and vendor communications.
• Maintain financial records and budget.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards.
• Coordinate catered events.
• Collaborate with school community.

Skills

ServSafe

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Vendor management

Food safety

Sanitation

Job description

Lancaster Catholic High School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager for a 10-month position responsible for the full operation of the school’s food service for ~450 students and 50 staff. You will lead a six-person team, ensure ServSafe compliance, and manage menus, purchasing, and daily service.

Working on-site, you will oversee budgeting, vendor relations, and records, while maintaining high safety, nutrition, and quality standards in alignment with Catholic education values.