2025-2026 School Cafeteria Manager
2025-2026 School Cafeteria Manager
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Job Description
The Cafeteria Manager impacts students lives by:
- Embodying advocating and operationalizing the mission vision and strategic direction of the school
- Supervising and supporting kitchen and cafeteria staff including scheduling training on safety and sanitation providing clear direction and addressing performance issues professionally
- Overseeing food production and menu planning in compliance with USDA guidelines incorporating student feedback to improve satisfaction and ensuring proper portion control and presentation
- Maintaining accurate records of food production inventory and daily operations
- Ensuring proper storage and labeling of food and supplies to maintain freshness and compliance with safety standards
- Managing inventory ordering food and supplies from approved vendors receiving and inspecting deliveries and controlling costs to meet budgetary guidelines
- Promoting teamwork and a positive work environment within the cafeteria
- Managing special dietary accommodations for students with allergies medical needs or cultural preferences
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols including proper food handling kitchen cleanliness and regular inspections
- Reporting equipment malfunctions or needed repairs promptly to appropriate personnel
- Preparing and submitting required reports including daily production records inventory logs and financial documentation
- Attending meetings and participating in training programs to stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes
- Taking on other tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance and Operations and Network Director of Food Services
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Associate Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities summer work doing work outside your regular job duties or longevity with CCS
- Click here for more information about our awardwinning benefits package which includes fullypaid health insurance immediate 4% 401k match employerpaid mental health services and generous leave policies
Position Requirements:
- Belief in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Food Service Management or related field preferred
- Serve Safe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service management with school nutrition experience highly preferred
- Proficiency in using electronic food production records inventory systems and pointofsale software
- Strong understanding of USDA nutritional guidelines food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team with professionalism and respect
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff students parents and administrators
- Ability to interpret and follow standardized recipes and operating procedures
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear kneel crouch bend operate a computer and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Tolerance for temperature variances typical in kitchen environments
- This is an inperson role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop openenrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK8th grade openenrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates lifechanging educational experiences for students and through this work transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
