School Nutrition Ops Leader (Cafeteria Manager)

Conway Public School District; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Public School District is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee cafeteria operations at a designated location. You will supervise cafeteria workers, ensure compliance with district policies, and manage daily food service activities according to state guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff training, budgeting controls, and maintaining high sanitation standards while providing healthy meals to students and staff under Arkansas program requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Arkansas Department of Education Manager's Training for Child Nutrition.
• Successful experience in quality food service operation.
• Skills in problem-solving, human interaction, and conflict management.
• Ability to provide leadership to assigned personnel and train others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Follows all state and federal regulations.
• Cooperates in planning, developing, and utilizing the school food service program to effect maximum benefits to school and community.
• Supervises and evaluates secondary food service personnel; recommends employees for appointment, re-appointment, transfer, and termination.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Submits reports and maintains records, as required.
• Instructs employees in regulations and procedures and conducts continuous on-the-job training for food service personnel.
• Motivates employees to participate in professional self-improvement activities that improve the education and training of the employee and opportunity for advancement.
• Attends professional activities and participates in job-related educational opportunities.
• Exercises managerial skills to control labor, food, and non-food cost in secondary school.
• Orders and receives necessary food and supplies for the school, including multiple serving line, á la carte foods, and specialty lines according to established specification and determined by menu, volume, and student needs.
• Recommends purchase of equipment.
• Approves invoices for payment and directs proper storage and inventories for all supplies and food items received.
• Manages and assists in the preparation of food following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, food handling techniques, and equipment use and care guidelines.
• Practices desirable health and work habits, and maintains acceptable standards of work, conduct, and dress code.
• Maintains quality relations with school staff and customers.
• Maintains accurate and current records of money; sales; free, reduced, and paid student; etc.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Human interaction

Conflict management

Leadership

Staff training

Planning & organizing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of the Arkansas Department of Education Manager's Training for Child Nutrition

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Conway Public School District is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee cafeteria operations at a designated location. You will supervise cafeteria workers, ensure compliance with district policies, and manage daily food service activities according to state guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff training, budgeting controls, and maintaining high sanitation standards while providing healthy meals to students and staff under Arkansas program requirements.