Cafeteria Manager

Position Type:
Educational Support Staff/Food Service

Date Posted:
10/6/2026

Location:
Ephrata Area School District -- District-Wide

Date Available:
December 2026

Closing Date:
10/27/2026
Kitchen Manager

Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for a Kitchen Manager. The Kitchen Manager will help in and oversee the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch to the student body and staff in a sanitary, efficient, and friendly manner. Position may include cooking, cashier, serving, dishwashing, and cleaning duties.

Please review attached position description for full list of essential functions:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May Include, but not limited to):

• Assist in and oversee the preparation and serving of food items for the food service program, some lifting may be required.
• Read and accurately follow recipes and utilize appropriate weight and measurement tools to meet the HHFKA and NSLP breakfast and lunch requirements.
• Organize yourself and staff to maximize productivity and work effectively to complete tasks timely.
• Ensure required quantities of breakfast and lunch are prepared with great attention to quality and eye appeal.
• Maintain kitchen and serving areas in clean, safe, and sanitary condition, following all HACCP guidelines, and standing operating procedures.
• Correctly identify NSLP breakfast & lunch meals and offer vs. serve to accurately meet state & federal reimbursement requirements.
• Collect money for meals and a la carte sales and account for meals served.
• Ability to learn computer accounting/POS system.
• Ensure staff and substitutes maintain high standards of cleanliness/sanitation and orderliness of the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Cultivate and model a respectful and team-oriented working and learning environment and a positive staff morale.
  Please review attached position description for full list of essential functions.

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.


Certification: Serve-Safe certification.


Experience: Possess working knowledge of cooking materials and methods, operation & maintenance of kitchen equipment and of sanitation and chemical use; Possess a knowledge of rules & regulations regarding sanitation, chemicals, MSDS sheets and food preparation

Reasoning Skills: Ability to think on your feet and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Other Skills: Demonstrate clear, effective interpersonal and supervisory skills including neat and clean appearance Demonstrate effective leadership skills Ability to have foresight and plan and use time of self and staff effectively Ability to coach and train employees on procedures and policies Knowledge of basic computer skills, including excel & word

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.
• Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Must maintain the integrity of confidential information within the Business Office.
• Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook

Other Requirements: Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 - PA Criminal Record; Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance.


The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health.

Interested applicants may apply at: (To ensure application is submitted, please upload a document that states "Will supply upon hire" to any required areas..)
Questions may be directed to: Teri Gamez, Food Service Director View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

Additionally, the Ephrata Area School District is always looking for great people to supplement our regular staff as substitutes in the areas of food service, custodial and instructional aide workers. The District contracts with STS for our substitute support employees as well as substitute teachers. If you have an interest in working a flexible, part-time schedule, please contact STS directly at 1-800-884-SUBS or View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn more about how you can join us.


The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.

Attachment(s):

• Food Service - Kitchen Manager - Elementary Middle School - Revised 04.24.doc