(2025 - 2026) CAFETERIA MANAGER APPLICANT POOL - NUTRITION SERVICES

Position Type:
NUTRITION

Date Posted:
1/30/2025

Location:
Operations: Nutrition POSITION SUMMARY
The Cafeteria Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of cafeteria workers engaged in receiving, preparing, cooking, and serving food and cash handling in school cafeterias.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervises and evaluates food assistant workers and develops work schedules
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers who prepare, cook, serve food, clean premises, collect money, operate POS (point-of-sale) systems, and wash dishware
• Participates in preparing and cooking meals
• Trains staff as it relates to food preparation procedures and safety regulations
• Establishes and maintains effective employee relations with assigned staff
• Ensures accuracy of food and supplies deliveries by checking vendor invoices and prices as products are delivered
• Properly organize storerooms and storage areas
• Orders weekly food and supplies from approved vendors and USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
• Ensures proper accountability of inventory (i.e., food and paper goods)
• Responsible for the profitability of the cafeteria by managing food costs and labor
• Follows all guidelines on safety, food production, food specification, and ordering
• Manages the preparation of nutritious meals following federal, state, and local standards
• Records daily food production and inventories of all food supplies and equipment
• Follows approved recipes to comply with company, state, and federal regulations
• Manages the cash register, which includes counting and recording all daily transactions
• Completes all assigned daily records and documentation, including cash deposit slips, cash reports, edits check worksheets, and other paperwork
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Basic food-handling skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures, safety regulations, and standards to train staff and ensure compliance.
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Financial acumen to manage food costs and labor, and to manage the cash register, which includes counting and recording all daily transactions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local standards for the preparation of nutritious meals and compliance with company, state, and federal regulations
• Record-keeping skills



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.


CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Be Serve Safe Certified prior to the date of hire.


WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 2 years of experience in electronic food production records, inventory systems, and point-of-sale (POS) software.
• 2 years of experience in food service.
• K-12 food service experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a food or other service-related organization preferred.



COMPENSATION
Salary Grade: 121
Salary Range:Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 197


PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.


Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Requires good near or distant vision. Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, gripping, feeling, seeing/observing and carrying. Must exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; Regular exposure to weather, including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress


Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites. Extended hours may be required depending on each situation. Must understand and have full knowledge of the occupational hazards in using power tools and equipment and of necessary safety precautions. Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.


The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.


This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working
conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.