Elementary School Cafeteria Manager III

Spring Hill, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 20

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Food Service/Elementary School Cafeteria Manager III

Date Posted:
9/22/2025

Location:
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY

Bargaining Unit: Food Service
Work Year:9 months per year
Work Day: 8hours per day
FTE: 1.0 Full Time
Salary: K-8 $19.88 to $20.92 per hour DOE

Job Summary
The ES Cafeteria Manager III performs daily tasks to ensure meals are prepared on schedule and according to food safety guidelines. The manager inspects food deliveries and maintains sanitary conditions in the kitchen while keeping records of meals provided following state and federal requirements. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
One year of food service experience in the area of general food preparation proper food handling food safety and sanitation.
Proficiency in and experience cashiering and working with Microsoft Office.
Must be proficient in basic math such as addition subtraction and multiplication.
Must attend the four-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety course and pass the associated examination within 21 calendar days from date of hire into the position.

The following are preferred:

One year of supervisory experience to include planning and directing employees daily work schedule and tasks.
Evidence of work experience providing training in staff kitchen responsibilities.
Knowledge of pre-plate and centralized food preparation and delivery.
Previous food service experience as food service manager.
Experience working with food service point of sale and inventory management systems.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for management of all food and supply inventories ordering production records cash handling procedures bank deposits and timely submission of any required paperwork to the Student Nutrition office.
Performs tasks to ensure meals are prepared on schedule for an estimated number of students.
Monitors and records all kitchen equipment temperatures proper food heating and cooling times and temperatures according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Resolves complaints in a timely and equitable manner and communicates concerns to supervisor.
Responsible for training supervision and evaluation of school cafeteria assistants.
Coordinates employee timecards and leave requests with supervisor as needed.
Ensures timely preparation of all meal programs and organizes and assigns work to kitchen staff.
Ensures that regulations pertaining to sanitation and food safety practices are observed and maintained.
Responsible for maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale as well as keeping accurate records of the same in accordance with Student Nutrition Department and USDA requirements.
Submits maintenance requests and reports any major maintenance problems to supervisor.
Adheres to all Student Nutrition Department and Anchorage School District policies and procedures.
Responsible for knowing and understanding USDA and State guidelines for meal pattern and service requirements.
Effectively plans organizes and makes decisions independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.
Assigns and directs student aides and substitute employees as needed.
Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students staff other Anchorage School District staff and the public.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing walking sitting speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions be able to readily recall facts and details handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students parents and other employees representing diverse cultures personalities and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions personalities and abilities including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff co-workers and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Manager

Position Type:Food Service/Elementary School Cafeteria Manager IIIDate Posted:9/22/2025Location:SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY Bargaining Unit: Food Service Work Year:9 months per year Work Day: 8hours per day FTE: 1.0 Full Time Salary: K-8 $19.88 to $20.92 per hour DOE Job Summary The ES Cafeteria Manager...

Position Type:
Food Service/Elementary School Cafeteria Manager III

Date Posted:
9/22/2025

Location:
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY

A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
One year of food service experience in the area of general food preparation proper food handling food safety and sanitation.
Proficiency in and experience cashiering and working with Microsoft Office.
Must be proficient in basic math such as addition subtraction and multiplication.
Must attend the four-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety course and pass the associated examination within 21 calendar days from date of hire into the position.

The following are preferred:

One year of supervisory experience to include planning and directing employees daily work schedule and tasks.
Evidence of work experience providing training in staff kitchen responsibilities.
Knowledge of pre-plate and centralized food preparation and delivery.
Previous food service experience as food service manager.
Experience working with food service point of sale and inventory management systems.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for management of all food and supply inventories ordering production records cash handling procedures bank deposits and timely submission of any required paperwork to the Student Nutrition office.
Performs tasks to ensure meals are prepared on schedule for an estimated number of students.
Monitors and records all kitchen equipment temperatures proper food heating and cooling times and temperatures according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Resolves complaints in a timely and equitable manner and communicates concerns to supervisor.
Responsible for training supervision and evaluation of school cafeteria assistants.
Coordinates employee timecards and leave requests with supervisor as needed.
Ensures timely preparation of all meal programs and organizes and assigns work to kitchen staff.
Ensures that regulations pertaining to sanitation and food safety practices are observed and maintained.
Responsible for maintaining National School Lunch Program (NSLP) compliance of Free and Reduced meals at the point of sale as well as keeping accurate records of the same in accordance with Student Nutrition Department and USDA requirements.
Submits maintenance requests and reports any major maintenance problems to supervisor.
Adheres to all Student Nutrition Department and Anchorage School District policies and procedures.
Responsible for knowing and understanding USDA and State guidelines for meal pattern and service requirements.
Effectively plans organizes and makes decisions independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.
Assigns and directs student aides and substitute employees as needed.
Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students staff other Anchorage School District staff and the public.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students
Classroom Management
Algebra
Behavior Management
Classroom Experience
Computer Operation
EDI
Lesson Planning
Special Education
Teaching
Cordova
Writing Skills

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