Temporary - Elementary Manager - Cleveland (16223)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Temporary - Elementary Manager to lead the school cafeteria operations in Cleveland Elementary School. This seven-hour-per-day role runs for nine months with a 7:00am-2:00pm schedule.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff supervision, and adherence to nutrition and safety standards, while coordinating meals for students with special dietary needs and supporting school events.

Qualifications

• Positive leadership traits and ability to mentor staff.
• Ability to develop and use oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of school food service programs, nutrition, and sanitation.
• Accurate and detail-oriented in processing paperwork.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks.
• Professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.
• Knowledge of 10-key calculator.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and participate in daily food preparation and serving.
• Oversee security, storage, and handling of food and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness, health, and safety standards in the cafeteria.
• Oversee meal production and serving; assist in meal prep.
• Ensure cafeteria equipment is safe and functional.
• Accommodate students with special dietary restrictions.
• Plan quantities, orders, and supplies; manage schedules.
• Maintain payroll and personnel records; evaluate staff.
• Serve as on-site F&N resource for principals, staff, parents, students.
• Represent the F&N Department and Cedar Rapids School District positively.
• Coordinate events for community groups or district staff.
• Communicate with supervisor on personnel matters and resolutions.
• Maintain open communication with all served customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food service knowledge

Paperwork accuracy

Computer basics

Confidentiality

10-key calculator

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Temporary - Elementary Manager - Cleveland (16223) JobID: 16223

• Position Type: Food and Nutrition/ Elementary Manager
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Cleveland Elementary School

This is a temporary position for the 26-27 school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise employees and participate in the daily preparation and serving of good quality food.
• Supervise the security, storage, and proper handling of food and supplies
• Enforce and maintain standards of cleanliness, health, employee practices, and safety in the cafeteria
• Oversee production and serving of meals, assists in the preparation of the meals.
• Assume responsibility for assuring that all equipment in the cafeteria is safe, clean and in good working conditions
• Comply with and make accommodations for students with special diets restrictions
• Determine necessary quantities for food and supplies, products, and submit orders on time.
• Plan daily work schedules and instruct cafeteria employees in performing their assigned tasks
• Oversee employee payroll and personnel records
• Evaluate performance of cafeteria employees, as needed
• Serve as the on-site Food and Nutrition resource for the principals, faculty members, parents and students.
• Positively represent the F&N Department and Cedar Rapids School District
• Flexibility in working with staff, faculty members and students.
• Available to work or coordinate special events for community groups or district staff.
• Confer with the Food Service Manager/Supervisor regarding any personnel problems and implement suggested ways to resolve/manage
• Maintain open communication with all people served by the food service department.
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
• Process and complete all necessary paperwork or reports Maintain accurate records and submit requested reports to the central office.
• Available to work flexible hours
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as may be assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES:

• Must possess positive leadership traits
• Serve as a positive team leader, maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage/lead people, mentor new employees
• Capacity to develop and utilize oral and written channels of communication.
• Successful problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation
• Accurate and detailed oriented in processing paperwork
• Possess strong communication skills, customer service
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates professional conduct and confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge of 10 key calculator
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

CLASSIFICATION:

• Food Service Group D
• Seven hours per day
• Hours between 7:00am-2:00pm
• Nine (9) months
• All district benefits in accordance with work agreement

Salary:

19.32 per hour

EMPLOYMENT DATE:

TBD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employees must be able to work with known food allergens.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.

HR Support

Michelle Koelling

Contact Information

Jenny Hook
Manager of Food and Nutrition
[e-mail]
319-558-2305