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Manager Cafeteria - Ferndell Henry Elementary

TEXAS-ROSHARON, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jul 2026

About the role

Manager Cafeteria - Ferndell Henry Elementary - (260001DJ)

Description

Job Overview
The Cafeteria Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the campus food service operation at an assigned elementary, middle, or high school. The incumbent will be responsible for training, ordering and inventory of groceries, record maintenance, report preparation, food preparation and service, the safe operation of equipment and overall efficiency of the operation, including managing meals per labor hour, food and non-food costs. Incumbents in this classification all perform the same essential functions, however, positions are allocated to different pay grades based upon such factors as the number of meals served, square footage, and personnel supervised.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

Manage a school cafeteria for the Child Nutrition Department; direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of the kitchen
Order and receive inventory; count and verify shipment received
Produce and maintain work schedules
Maintain all serving schedules and ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures
Verify bank deposits

Compliance

Ensure that all food items are served in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures
Ensure that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free environment
Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations
Responsible for the safe handling of all chemicals; adhere to all guidelines provided on the Material Safety Data Sheet
Responsible for reporting all conditions which would possibly result in an occupational illness or injury
Maintain a safe and hazard free working environment and is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions and practices to the immediate supervisor
Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment; report maintenance needs; ensure that all equipment is operated according to manufacturer and safety guidelines

Reporting

Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, physical and government commodity inventory
Maintain inventory of all items in the kitchen
Maintain freezer/cooler logs

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and supervise kitchen staff
Supervise employees at the campus, promoting employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork
Responsible for training of personnel to operate all kitchen equipment

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

High School diploma or GED
TASN Manager Certification preferred
Texas Food Handler's Certificate preferred
Assistant Manager Training Program preferred
Minimum of 2 years of food service experience
Minimum of 1 year school district experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of personnel management policies and procedures, leadership, and organization
Demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing food