SY26/27 Cafeteria Manager II

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, VA is seeking a 1.0 FTE Cafeteria Manager II (Grade C-08) to lead a school food service operation. You will supervise daily food preparation, storage, serving, and cashiering, while ensuring safety and cost-effective practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with substantial institutional food service experience, plus Arlington County Food Service Manager Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with substantial institutional food service experience, including managerial duties.
• Arlington County Food Service Manager Certification is required.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing institutional food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the receipt, storage, warming and serving of daily food.
• Coordinate with central kitchen to organize deliveries and resolve problems.
• Plan cost-effective food service programs including ordering and inventory.
• Order supplies from central kitchen or vendors for direct-delivery items.
• Supervise food service, storage and cashiering operations.
• Participate in internal and State Department of Health sanitation inspections.
• Train staff, assign and inspect work, conduct evaluations, and maintain records.
• Work with schools and community groups for special events.
• Represent the school with community and parents.
• Handle heavy objects up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Work in warm, noisy environments and follow safety precautions.

Skills

Arlington County Food Service Manager

Food service management

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Human Resources announces a vacancy for a 1.0 FTE Cafeteria Manager II. This is a Grade C-08 position.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of GED and considerable institutional food service experience, some of which shall have been in a managerial capacity at the level of Food Service Manager II; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform all job responsibilities.

Important Note: Must possess Arlington County Food Service Manager Certification.

Experience

• Good knowledge of the procedures, practices, operations and equipment of institutional food preparation; including knowledge of the safe operation of a variety of household and commercial food preparatory equipment.
• Ability to organize, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to manage and participate in the storing and serving functions in a quantity cookery program, to promote the program, maintain food at required temperatures, and to operate cash registers, manage accounts, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, school staff, coworkers, and vendors with courtesy, tact, patience, and consistency.

Responsibilities

The following may not include all duties required to perform:

• Plans and manages the receipt, storage, warming and serving of food delivered daily.
• Works with central kitchen management to organize food and supplies deliveries, to resolve problems, and to obtain emergency supplies and assistance.
• Plans cost-effective food service program, to include planning the ordering, inventory, portioning, and other aspects of assigned school food services operations.
• Orders supplies via the central kitchen or directly from vendor for direct-delivery items such as dairy goods.
• Supervises and manages food service, storage and cashiering operations.
• Participates in internal and State Department of Health sanitation inspection.
• Trains staff, assigns and inspects work, conducts performance evaluations, takes necessary disciplinary action, and maintains records of hours worked.
• Works with school and community groups to organize and carry out food services for special events.
• Represents school as needed with community and parents.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area on, at times, a wet and slippery floor, heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 35 pounds; to stand for considerable periods.
• Ability to work in areas which are often uncomfortable, warm, and noisy.
• Must follow safety precautions to avoid injuries, minor cuts, bruises, burns, scalds.
• Duties may require exposure to extreme temperatures, hot kitchen the walk-in refrigerator and freezers.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

Salary range based upon 26/27 SY Pay Plan.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”