SY26/27 Cafeteria Manager IV

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Manager IV to oversee the daily operations of the school meal program. The role requires substantial institutional food service experience and a GED or high school diploma, plus the Arlington County Certification.

You will supervise staff, manage storage and cash handling, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The position involves coordinating deliveries with central kitchen, planning cost-effective menus, and working with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with substantial institutional food service experience, incl. managerial duties.
• Must possess Arlington County Food Service Manager Certification.
• Knowledge of institutional food prep procedures and safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan receipt, storage, warming and serving of daily meals.
• Coordinate with central kitchen for deliveries and emergency supplies.
• Plan cost-effective food service program including ordering and inventory management.
• Order supplies from vendors or central kitchen for direct-delivery items.
• Supervise food service, storage and cashiering operations.
• Participate in internal and State Department of Health sanitation inspection.
• Train staff, assign work, conduct performance evaluations, and maintain records.
• Work with schools and community groups for events and outreach.
• Represent the school in community and parent interactions.
• Move and lift up to 35 pounds; work on wet/slippery floors; endure hot areas and temp extremes.

Skills

Food service management

Staff supervision

Training staff

Cash handling

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arlington County Food Service Manager Certification

Job description

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Food Service Manager IV. This is a Grade C-11.

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."

Job Info

• Job Identification 1530
• Job Category Classified
• Posting Date 07/17/2026, 09:11 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Employee Assistance Program, Arlington, VA, 22201, US (On-site)