Cafeteria Manager in Child Okeford

Job Posting

Posting Name

Cafeteria Manager

Location

67 Child Nutrition

Posting Begin Date

10/01/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Non-Certified Application

Schedule

186 Days

Salary

25296.00 - 37801.00

Licensed Position

No

Job Description

Nutrition Manager

Qualifications

• All qualifications of the Child Nutrition Worker
• Proof of High School Graduation or High School equivalency certificate.
• Passing grade on the Standard Match Exam required by MS Dept. of Education
• Certification of Cafeteria Manager by the MS Dept. of Education
• Prior employment history in the commercial food service industry
• Prior experience successfully supervising and managing employees
• Current and valid, nationally recognized, food handling certificate
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screening.
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition

SUPERVISES: Child Nutrition Workers & Assistant Nutrition Managers where applicable

JOB GOAL

To serve the students, faculty, and guests of the Harrison County School District attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• All essential functions of the Child Nutrition Prep
• Management:
  • Operates program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
  • Assumes responsibility of inventory; daily additions and removals; monthly physical inventory
  • Assumes responsibility of facility keys
  • Care and custody of all assigned equipment within the facility
  • Maintains production records (Red Book) daily and keeps records onsite
  • Attends required meetings and professional development opportunities
  • Submit End-of-Month paperwork to Central Office by required deadlines
  • Monitor site productivity factors and provide recommendations for improvement
• Preparation:
  • Conduct a physical inventory of all food and supply items
  • Use Food Buying Guide to order food and supply items to meet menu requirements
  • Place orders by required dates in accordance with the ordering schedule
  • Responsible for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of purchased and donated food according to established standards
  • Submit invoices to Purchasing Clerk by required deadlines
• Production:
  • Ensure meals are produced following set menus and standardized recipes
  • Monitor cooking processes so flavor, appearance, and nutritional value are retained
  • Cross-utilize ingredients during cooking process to save time
  • Substitute appropriate ingredients during the cooking process to reduce inventory
• Service:
  • Monitor serving lines and cashier terminals to ensure required regulations are being met
  • Promotes customer satisfaction by merchandising meals in an attractive manner
  • Involves students, staff, and community in school food service activities
  • Utilize leftovers the following operating day per HACCP guidelines for specific products
• Directs, prepares, and serves meals for special functions and community activities
• Cleaning & Sanitation:
  • Assures that sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school food service operation meet established standards
• Supervision:
  • Orients new staff members to faculty, staff, and building administration
  • Sets work schedules and assignments based on budgeted labor hours
  • Monitor work performance of staff members recommending corrective action when necessary
  • Rotates staff members regularly so that all may be able to work individual stations
  • Provides staff training based on rotations, site needs, and district requirements
  • Evaluates staff according to established procedures
• Sanitation & Safety:
  • Meets with Health Dept. Official biannually for inspections and corrective action(s)
  • Monitors staff for proper attire and grooming
  • Reports facility issues and safety hazards to Central Office immediately
  • Implements all HCSD Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Attends or sends designee to all HCSD Safety Meetings
• Finance:
  • Maintains required systems of accountability
  • Reconciles and deposits all collected funds daily

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Child Nutrition Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Computer, email, telephone, two-way radio, a variety of industrial food production and service equipment, refrigeration and hot food holding equipment, floor care and cleaning products, carts, mops, brooms, dusters, spray bottles, and brushes.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard school building environments.

Note

Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

186-day contract, approximately a 10-month period. Salary and work year are established by the School Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Child Nutrition Manager will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status

Not Exempt Revision Date: 06/29/2019

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