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Cafeteria Manager- Student Nutrition Services

Laurens Co School District 55

LAURENS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- Laurens, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Laurens Co School District 55

Job Details

Job ID:

5914460

Application Deadline:

Sep 17, 2026 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Laurens County School District No. 55

Student Nutrition Manager

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Nutrition Services

SUPERVISES

Student Nutrition Staff

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises the functions of food production, service, purchasing, and quality control for assigned

school. Directs child nutrition activities in accordance with district policies, and federal and state

guidelines. Reports to the Director of Student Nutrition Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

? Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of cafeteria employees to ensure proper

and timely completion of cafeteria activities; supervises the proper use of directed

sanitation procedures; plans and supervises kitchen cleaning schedules; instructs new

employees and/or substitute employees; monitors the performance of lunchroom

operators.

? Demonstrates the ability to operate Child Nutrition computerized meal accounting system

and completes all financial reports with accuracy and in a timely manner. Maintains

required records such as daily meal plans, daily temperature log, daily and monthly

participant counts, invoices, incident reports, etc. Maintains accurate food production

records and breakfast cost sheets and turns these reports in on a weekly basis.

? Plans and directs the preparation and serving of food in accordance with meal standards.

Maintains established district policies, procedures, federal laws, and state board

regulations to ensure proper compliance.

? Provides training to employees on job tasks, food preparation, and handling, serving

portions, use and care of equipment, etc.

? Inspects cafeteria, food service equipment, and utensils for cleanliness and sanitation.

? Plans and estimates quantities of food supplies needed; places orders for food and supply

items as required; checks food shipments and verifies invoices. Maintains food and

supply cost within the school district's established guidelines. Adheres to the established

budget for all expenditures.

? Operates a wide variety of cafeteria equipment such as food slicers, mixers, food

processors, dishwashers, ovens, deep fryer, steamer, coffee makers, cash register, etc.;

operates general office equipment such as a calculator and copier.

? Establishes and maintains good relations between cafeteria staff and students, district

employees, parents, and the public.

? Maintains daily and monthly inventory of all food and supplies; takes inventory as

required and keeps updated inventory records.

? Responsible for bank deposits and the handling and safeguarding of monies received.

? Attends meetings, provides classroom presentations and performs related

communications.

? Performs other related duties as required.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is

responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

High school graduate or equivalent with three to five years of experience in food service

management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the

required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess ServSafe Certification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

One hundred ninety (190) days per year

Hours to be determined by the Cafeteria Manager and/or the Director of Student Nutrition

Services

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's

policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence.

Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients,

other employees and/or students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement,

volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral

instructions.

OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to

communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements

and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and

fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required

to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the

ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must reach

above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp utensils.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The employee may

occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as degreasers and disinfectants. The noise level in

the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties

may be assigned.

Position Type:

Full-Time