Cafeteria Manager (364508)
Moore County Schools
Vass-Lakeview Elementary School
- Vass, North Carolina This job is also posted in Moore County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5746033
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 19, 2026
Job Description
Reports to: Director for Child Nutrition
Supervises:
Cafeteria Assistants Term of Employment:
Full
Salary:
Child Nutrition Manager I
- 61 (Supervises 2 assistants)
II
- 62 (Supervises 3)
III
- 63 (Supervises 4-6)
IV
- 64 (Supervises 7 or more)
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority
One-year school food service experience or related experience
High school diploma or GED or higher
Essential Job Functions:
Manages food service operations including staff supervision, food production and service, marketing and sanitation
Maintains a working relationship with other employees and staff
Politely and respectfully serves students, staff, parents and staff
Performs tasks assigned with minimal supervision
Accepts responsibility for multiple tasks without supervision
Follows a work schedule, plans ahead and helps others on the child nutrition team
Implements planned quality menus incorporating time-saving production techniques, effective merchandising and nutrition education activities
Receives, stores, handles, prepares and serves food according to established standards
Assures that sanitation and safety practices comply with federal, state and local regulations
Maintains required system of accountability
Plans production schedules and work assignments
Trains, supervises and evaluates staff according to established procedures
Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner
Communicates concerns to appropriate supervisor about policies and procedures relating to all food service
Directs preparing and serving meals for special functions and community activities
Manages program in accordance with all federal, state and local requirements
Attends job-related training classes and workshops
Practices procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met
Maintains daily production record of food, meal counts, daily deposits and other required documentation
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.
Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to:
stand for six continuous hours
stoop, squat, kneel and/or bend in a manner that allows the palms to touch the floor (as in cleaning of baseboards, equipment, etc.)
bend from a standing position in a manner that allows the palms to touch the knees (as in washing pots and pans in deep sinks and cleaning milk boxes)
bend from the waist in a standing position with arms outstretched for an extended period of time (as in service of food)
twist, turn, and/or stretch from side to side that allows the shoulders to be perpendicular to the hips (as in mopping, sweeping, stocking shelves, removing food from ovens, etc.)
lift, carry, and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the head (as in placing food in ovens, freezers, stockroom shelves, etc.)
perform duties requiring non-repetitive motions with hands and wrists (as in slicing, dicing, washing, counting money, writing, scrubbing, scraping, etc.)
stock, wash, prepare, serve and handle all types of foods (be aware that some food allergies can be worsened by exposure to menu items containing those foods)
work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals (be aware that skin allergies and sensitivities can be worsened by exposure to some cleaning chemicals; be aware that some breathing difficulties, such as asthma or emphysema, can be worsened by exposure to cleaning chemicals; rubber gloves and plastic serving gloves are available)
work in very hot, humid environment (no air conditioning)
maintain high standards of personal cleanliness
learn food preparation, serving and clean-up procedures
learn sound sanitation principles
understand and follow oral and written directions
read and follow recipes and adjust amounts as needed
learn foods, equipment and techniques used in food preparation, service and clean-up
read, write and utilize basic math skills (multiplication, division, fractions and decimals)
use or learn basic computer skills
Position Type:
Full-Time