Cafeteria Manager – Laguardo Elementary School (Full-time) (2025- 2026) Position Available In Wilson, Tennessee

Cafeteria Manager – Laguardo Elementary School (Full-time) (2025- 2026) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Lebanon, TN 37087 Qualified applicant must have minimum of high school or general equivalency diploma. Post-secondary education or training is preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of School Nutrition or food service management. Must be able to follow assignments and directions; work cooperatively with others; and perform work required of job. The goal of the position is to ensure school cafeteria is compliant with all local, state and federal regulations including public health and safety; and to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students and personnel. (A full job description is availabe upon request.) Job duties include, but are not limited to : Ensures that Federal and State rules, regulations, and local board policies pertaining to meal requirements, record keeping, and personnel are implemented and fulfilled. Plans and directs the preparation and service of appetizing and attractive food in the correct quantities in the cafeteria by means of specifying duties and providing written work schedules to promote efficient production. Directs cafeteria staff to ensure that menus developed by the school nutrition menu planner are followed utilizing standardized recipes and procedures and served in standardized portions to ensure correct quantities to meet the federally mandated nutritional requirements. Assigns, directs, plans, and supervises the work of cafeteria staff in such a way as to prevent grievances and undesirable situations and promote teamwork. Records employee time and attendance daily; maintains time sheets in the required manner; submits time sheets weekly to School Nutrition Office. Notifies the Field Supervisor and School Nutrition Office when substitutes are required. Provides and documents on-the-job training for new employees in performing their assigned tasks. Confers with Field Supervisor to assess individual employee performance and provides a written performance evaluation in a review with each cafeteria staff member. Confers with the School Nutrition Field Supervisor regarding personnel problems. Organizes and maintains a safe, healthy, and clean operation at all times by means of specifying duties and providing written cleaning schedules. Assumes responsibility for the security of all food, supplies, and equipment. Assumes responsibility for the security of all cash until it is turned over to the proper authorities. Orders all food and supplies needed on an as-scheduled basis through the School Nutrition Office. Observes and ensures all inventory is managed following the First In First Out (FIFO) method. Responsible for properly reconciling, receipting, and depositing of all collected money in the bank in compliance with state requirements. Prepares and maintains an accurate monthly physical inventory; maintains accurate and adequate records on food and supplies received and used through maintenance of invoices for all purchases and daily production withdrawing. Prepares and maintains daily production records as a tool for planning and communication as well as documentation for auditing purposes Promotes increasing participation through good public relations and marketing skills with students, faculty, and parents. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This is a full-time, 206-day position with insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time. Pay will be determined by approved, documented work experience and placement on Grade 9 of the Hourly Support Pay Schedule. Starting rate of pay will be no less than $19.48 per hour.

Position hours:

6:00 am – 2:30 pm 30 minute lunch (unpaid) Only complete applications, including work history and references, will be processed for building-level interviews.