Child Nutrition Manager

Cafeteria ManagerLOS FRESNOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Title: Cafeteria Manager Wage/Hour Status: NON-EXEMPTReports to: CN Supervisor/CN Director Pay Grade: 6 A Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: March 2026Primary PurposeSupervise, train, and manage campus food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Meet time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Meet health codes.QualificationsEducation/CertificationHigh school diploma or GED Food manager certificationSpecial Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in food preparation Ability to manage personnel Effective planning and organizational skillsExperienceCompletion of a sanitation course before or during the first year as manager Three years experience in institutional food service operations preferred.Major Responsibilities and DutiesCafeteria Management1. Produce and maintain work schedules and production records.2. Direct daily activities in kitchen and cafeteria.3. Maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.4. Work cooperatively with campus principal to accommodate temporary schedule changes, special serving requirements and to resolve personnel problems.5. Supervise and train employees at campus level, promoting efficiency, morale, and teamwork. LOS FRESNOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTPolicy, Reports, and Law6. Ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.7. Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records.8. Maintain and submit accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).Safety9. Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard-free environment.10. Establish and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.11. Maintain safe work environment.Inventory and Equipment12. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food and supplies are available through daily orders and periodic inventories.13. Maintain logs on all equipment maintenance required within campus food service department.14. Perform preventive maintenance and report needed equipment repairs.15. Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet department needs.16. Conduct annual physical equipment and supplies inventory.Other17. Help screen, select, and train cafeteria workers and make sound recommendations about the assignment, discipline, and retention of cafeteria personnel.18. Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise and evaluate child nutrition workers assigned to campus cafeteria.Equipment UsedLarge and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, LOS FRESNOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.Working ConditionsMental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsMaintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; limited exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Employee Name/Signature: _______________ Date: ______________