Cafe Manager Food & Nutrition

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: CAFE MANAGER

CALENDAR: 1967FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 111 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

To plan coordinate and supervise meal service in a school cafeteria with the ability to meet or exceed the organizational vision and mission

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Ability to read and write English
• Must possess a Food Managers certificate
• At least one year of experience in a progressively responsible position in large-quantity food preparation
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others
• Knowledge of the operation of all kitchen equipment
• Ability to work with mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate with staff students and parents regarding the food service program
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Core Job Functions:

• Supervise food service and prepare food items as requested for a school kitchen
• Supervise train schedule and evaluate up to five employees
• Participate in and/or lead in-service programs
• Review free & reduced lunch applications
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean sanitary and safe condition
• Verify and monitor HACCP procedures including temperature logs
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports including daily cash report menu production sheets employee schedules free & reduced lunch roster and others
• Keep inventory records and take inventory according to established district procedures
• Order food and supplies from vendors the warehouse and the production center
• Maintain student accounts collect money and make summary reports
• Be responsible for all production records associated with the program
• Maintain labor hours within budget guidelines
• Work with student clubs in planning special activities in the dining area
• Coordinate the setup of special functions on site
• Perform all duties safely and prudently and follow district policies as outlined

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students parents and community members
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work

• Required physical actions include stooping kneeling crouching standing walking sitting finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) and focusing ability.
• Mobility and lifting require employees to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces. They must be able to use a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for machines and lift items up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to assist.
• Occasional tasks may require an employee to climb ladders for cleaning or maintenance.
• Environmental exposures may include travel fumes odors chemicals bloodborne pathogens workspace restrictions and loud noises.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/3/25

Required Experience:

Manager