Position Title: Cafeteria Manager

Salary Grade: Salary and work year to be determined by contract.

Department: Food/Nutrition Service

Job Code:

Division: Curriculum and Professional Development

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Last Updated: 08/2009

General Summary: The Cafeteria manager safeguards the health of each school child, by serving high quality and nutritious meals in the atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 • Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and district

 • Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the District Policies

 • Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

 • Ensures that kitchen and serving area meet Arkansas  State Health Department guidelines

 • Maintains appropriate State of Arkansas food handler’s certification as required for state inspections

 • Demonstrates general knowledge of cooking and ability to follow recipes and creates menus

 • Maintains accurate records for cafeteria operations • Counts money and makes daily reports available as requested • Fills out all forms and reports required for the Federal Lunch Program (if school participates)

 • Maintains accurate inventory of food, supplies, and equipment and submits timely, cost-effective orders as needed

 • Supervises cafeteria workers

 • Supervises students in the serving area with regard to safety and behavior • Maintains current and accurate lunch and bookkeeping records according to school policy • Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the local administration

 • Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits 

 • Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee.

Education and Experience

·        Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.

·        Degree(s) required and area of major study.

·        Kind and amount of prior job experience required.

·        Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Hours of Work and Working Conditions

Physical Demands