School Nutrition: Cafeteria Services Manager

Camden City School District; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

NJ Pension (PERS)

Flexible spending accounts (childcare,

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Camden City School District is seeking a Manager of Cafeteria Services - School Nutrition to oversee daily operation of the district's school cafeterias. The role ensures nutritious meals and compliance with federal and state requirements, while supervising cafeteria staff and maintaining records.

You will work with principals, nurses and vendors to deliver a safe, efficient Food Service Program, manage the POS system, and lead sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or at least five (5) years of experience in a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) or public school cafeteria operation.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• At least eight (8) hours of food safety training within the past five (5) years.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic point-of-sale (POS) systems, including menu setup, user access, parental notifications and program participation reporting.
• Experience in the supervision of personnel.
• Ability to successfully administer all aspects of a school food service program, including federal and State child nutrition program requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, at all levels and in all matters related to the district organization and food services.
• Must satisfy all State requirements for employment in a public school district, including a criminal history record check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.
• Should have, or be willing to complete, continuing education relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Food Service Management Company (FSMC), including monitoring contract performance and compliance, and ensuring that meal service, staffing, food safety and program requirements are met.
• Supervise the preparation and serving of all school menus, special dinners and special meals required at school and district events.
• Oversee daily operations of all school cafeterias, including breakfast, lunch, afterschool snack and dinner programs.
• Make quality assurance visits to feeding sites and analyze participation trends to promote and increase participation and sales.
• Inspect school cafeterias and operations to ensure that standards of diet, cleanliness, health and safety are maintained, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, students and the community.
• Cooperate with principals and district administrators to facilitate smooth operation of the Food Service Program.
• Cooperate with school nurses, custodians, the Department of Health and other health officials as required.
• Coordinate the advisory Food Service Committee at each school.
• Assist in the development of policy relevant to the Food Service Program and keep the administration and the Board informed of food service operations, making recommendations that improve quality and efficiency.
• Provide suitable assignments, instructions and supervision to cafeteria staff in all phases of child nutrition.
• Administer personnel policies for cafeteria personnel; observe and evaluate staff performance; and recommend assignment, promotion and dismissal of personnel to assure efficient and economical operations, in accordance with applicable Board policy, collective bargaining agreements and N.J.S.A. Title 18A.
• Participate in the interviewing, screening and recommended hiring of cafeteria personnel.
• Assist with payroll for the food services program.
• Coordinate and deliver training and in-service activities, including food safety, waste sorting, energy-efficient equipment use and sustainable purchasing practices.
• Obtain 12 hours of annual continuing education/training and maintain ServSafe Certification.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

POS systems

Staff supervision

Food safety training

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Data collection/reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years in FSMC/public school cafeteria

Job description

Camden City School District is seeking a Manager of Cafeteria Services - School Nutrition to oversee daily operation of the district's school cafeterias. The role ensures nutritious meals and compliance with federal and state requirements, while supervising cafeteria staff and maintaining records.

You will work with principals, nurses and vendors to deliver a safe, efficient Food Service Program, manage the POS system, and lead sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives across sites.