Cafeteria Manager

The job of Cafeteria Manager is done for the purpose/s of supervising food services activities at assigned sites; organizing food preparation activities; assisting cafeteria workers with food preparation and serving; confirming quantities and quality of food items are available for use; providing written reports; and complying with mandated health requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes, if required, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
• Inspects food and/or supply deliveries for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
• Inventories food, condiments, supplies and equipment at specified intervals for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Manages site operations (e.g. create menus, monitor meal accounts, evaluate new products and/or menus, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe and efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with mandated nutritional and health requirements.
• Monitors food service facilities (e.g. kitchen equipment, trays, utensils, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary working environment.
• Orders food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to complete job efficiently within budget guidelines.
• Orients new employees to work center and school site processes for the purpose of providing information regarding site operations and activities.
• Oversees the preparation, cooking, serving and transportation of food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements.
• Performs functions of other positions within area of responsibility for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of food service operations.
• Prepares reports and documents (e.g. meal program records, inventory reports, reconciliation reports, cash summary, payroll sheets, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Processes receipts for the purpose of completing and documenting transactions and/or preparing deposits for pickup.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding available food items.
• Schedules work hours and assignments for cafeteria employees for the purpose of providing coverage for daily operations.
• Supervises food service workers and other personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.
• Trains food service workers for the purpose of providing direction and guidance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in quantity food preparation; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: quantity cooking; health standards and hazards.


Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; providing direction and leadership; adapting to changing work priorities; working within time constraints; and working as part of a team.

Contact Days: 185