Position Title: Cafeteria Manager II
Pay Grade: 9 Period of Employment: 9.4 months Description Approved/ Revised: 06/2024 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervised by and/or Reports to: Director of School and Nutrition Services
General Responsibilities: Oversees the operation of an intermediate or middle school cafeteria and ensures that the preparation of daily meals follows state and federal health regulations.
Essential Duties:
(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)
- Plans, organizes, and supervises the serving of a complete general and a la carte menu of breakfasts and lunches.
- Forecasts the types and quantities of food supplies needed.
- Ensures proper leftover use and documentation; monitors batch cooking to control waste.
- Directs and supervises support staff in the preparation of food following meal standards: presentation, standardized recipes, preparation, and service methods.
- Purchases and supervises the receipt and storage of all food and
- Assists in hiring cafeteria
- Reviews and completes daily work production records that reflect accurate reports of planned menus; food produced, served and discarded.
- Works with health professionals in coordinating meals for students with special needs.
- Trains new food service workers in accepted food service practices and health codes.
- Communicates the daily assignments and responsibilities to the staff.
- Plans, coordinates, assigns, oversees, and participates as required in the preparation, cooking, and serving of
- Supervises cafeteria staff and administers performance evaluations.
- Supervises the proper preparation and storing of food, ensuring proper temperature, palatability, and appearance of food.
- Ensures that all federal, state, and local health regulations are
- Performs and maintains daily and monthly record keeping such as food production and cost records, supply orders, timesheets, invoices, and monthly operation reports.
- Performs cook and/or cafeteria worker responsibilities as needed.
- Maintains daily and monthly food production, cost records, and prepares monthly operation reports.
- Performs daily inspection of mechanical equipment for malfunctions and reports any necessary repairs to maintenance.
- Supervises the upkeep and sanitation of all cafeteria facilities and equipment.
- Counts and balances all cash registers, fills out a deposit slip, and delivers the daily deposit to the school bookkeeper.
- Accommodates extra-curricular activities and functions requiring the use of the kitchen.
- Provides leadership to ensure recycling procedures are followed in compliance with district policies.
- Monitors receiving checks and endures quantity and quality of food and supplies delivered, conducts monthly and weekly inventory of freezers, refrigerators, and storerooms.
- Develops promotions to increase meals served and educates students about healthy eating habits.
- Readies the cafeteria for the new school year. Ensures orders have been placed; Cleans, inspects, and prepares all equipment for summer storage at the end of the school year, reports any equipment in need of repair or maintenance.
- Interacts with faculty, staff, students, and employees in a professional manner.
- Ensures the cafeteria environment is a pleasant, cheerful, and welcoming place.
- Engages in on-site marketing campaigns and programs that encourage student participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong cash handling skills.
- Thorough knowledge of cafeteria operations, equipment, and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local health regulations, USDA requirements, and the proper handling of food in a cafeteria environment.
- Proficient at reading and following recipe directions.
- Communicates courteously and effectively with cafeteria personnel, students, and the school community.
- Familiarity with software/word processing skills to operate cafeteria POS (point of sale) system and complete other reports as necessary.
- Works well under pressure.
- Organizes and maintains necessary records.
- Capable of performing the tasks of all subordinates and delegate responsibility.
- Able to stand for long periods, lift approximately 50 pounds, and work well in hot temperatures.
- Serves as a role model.
Requisite Education and Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts, nutrition, dietetics, hospitality or related field preferred.
- Must possess a current ServeSafe Certification.
- Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of school food service management experience such as a Cafeteria Manager or a Food Service Manager.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.
Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.