School Cafeteria Manager: Nutrition & Ops Lead

Williamsburg James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City County Schools (Child Nutrition Services) in Virginia is seeking a Cafeteria Manager I to supervise daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliant meal service across school cafeterias. Responsibilities include budgeting, menu adherence, and customer service for students and staff.

The role covers 10-month calendar with 182 workdays, building-based operations, and requires strong leadership, sanitation certification, and experience in school food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and sanitation certification required.
• Serve Safe certification and manager training experience preferred.
• Experience in school food services or food service is highly desirable.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage schedules, and ensure safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cafeteria workers and substitutes, schedule shifts.
• Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and provide training.
• Oversee meal service for quality, nutrition and proper portions.
• Maintain records of cash receipts, deposits, and inventory.
• Process orders within bid guidelines and coordinate with suppliers.
• Operate POS system and generate reports.

Skills

Supervisory

Communication

Food service operations

Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid sanitation certification

Serve Safe certification

Manager training completed

Driver's license

Job description

Williamsburg James City County Schools (Child Nutrition Services) in Virginia is seeking a Cafeteria Manager I to supervise daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliant meal service across school cafeterias. Responsibilities include budgeting, menu adherence, and customer service for students and staff.

The role covers 10-month calendar with 182 workdays, building-based operations, and requires strong leadership, sanitation certification, and experience in school food service.