School Cafeteria Operations Manager

St. Vincent de Paul; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge operates a school-based cafeteria and seeks an experienced Cafeteria Manager to lead a team of food technicians, clerks, and volunteers. You will oversee daily operations, schedules, and inventory while ensuring quality and service excellence.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, compliance with nutrition guidelines, financial records, and coordination with school personnel. A high school diploma and cafeteria manager training are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete the Louisiana Department of Education’s Professional Standards Training requirements each year.
• Successful completion of all cafeteria manager training courses within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages 3-15 employees in the school-based cafeteria and oversees their performance.
• Approve employee time records and leave requests in the payroll system.
• Provide orientation and ongoing training to staff; give feedback on performance.
• Develop schedules, menus, production, and inventory reports; communicate directions to staff.
• Maintain accurate inventory reports and ensure food quality and safety according to regulations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Time management

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Professional Standards Training (annual)

Cafeteria manager training within 1 year

Tools

Cafeteria equipment

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge operates a school-based cafeteria and seeks an experienced Cafeteria Manager to lead a team of food technicians, clerks, and volunteers. You will oversee daily operations, schedules, and inventory while ensuring quality and service excellence.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, compliance with nutrition guidelines, financial records, and coordination with school personnel. A high school diploma and cafeteria manager training are required.