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Cafeteria Manager – Saint Timothy School, Union

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Overview:

The Cafeteria Manager oversees all aspects of the cafeteria, ensuring the efficient operation, compliance with federal guidelines, and delivery of nutritious meals to students and staff. The role combines food service management with administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Compliance: Ensure all meals meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state guidelines for meal patterns, nutritional content, and portion control.
  • Food Production & Safety: Oversee large-scale food preparation, ensuring adherence to recipes and maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
  • Staff Management: Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate cafeteria staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
  • Inventory & Ordering: Manage food and supply inventories, place food orders, verify deliveries, and store items properly using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
  • Financial Accountability: Handle cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, manage budgets and labor costs, and maintain accurate financial and payroll records.
  • Record Keeping & Reporting: Complete and maintain daily production records, temperature logs, inventory logs, and other documentation required for federal, state, and local reporting and auditing.
  • Customer Service & Communication: Resolve complaints, promote the program to students and the school community, and collaborate with school administration, parents, and health staff on dietary concerns and special events.

Essential Qualifications

  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience: Relevant experience in large-scale food service operations, including supervisory experience, is preferred.
  • Skills: Proficiency in computer systems (point-of-sale, inventory management, email, basic Microsoft Office) and strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Demands

The role often requires moderate physical activity, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds. The work environment is a school kitchen with exposure to various temperatures and noise levels.

Contact

For more information or to apply for this position, contact Laura Hatfield, School Lunch Program Director, at [email protected]