Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
JOB STATUS
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
06/01/2026
CLOSING DATE:
06/01/2027 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00003005
LOCATION:
Child Nutrition
POSITION TITLE
Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE
Non-Exempt Pay Grade:
304
- Elementary 305
- Middle Schools 306
- High Schools
306
- High School
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Supervise and work in all areas of the kitchen operations including sanitation, food preparation, serving, receiving, clean up, and supervisory roles in a pleasant and productive manner to improve and/or maintain the health of the students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work well with others and follow directions
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Ability to cashier and make change
Ability to plan, direct, correct and supervise employees
Can perform job assignments and comply with district policies and procedures
Ability to tolerate exposure to extremes in temperature, chemicals and moisture
Can lift and carry up to forty pounds unassisted
Depth perception and peripheral vision are required
Ability to perform in stressful situations
Must have and maintain good customer service skills
Dependable, reliable, prompt, cooperative
Ability to use a computer
Maintain a professional appearance
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or
GED EXPERIENCE
- Previous Supervisory Experience Required
- National School Lunch Program Experience Preferred
- Cashier and Customer Service Experience Preferred
- Computer Experience
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct, plan and assist in the preparation of quality food utilizing the menus and standardized recipes provided.
Cashier and identify reimbursable meals accurately
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Properly use and care for equipment
Prepare and serve food in compliance with departmental, city, state and USDA policies and procedures
Utilizes daily instruction sheets to assign tasks for employees
Reconcile money and prepare the bank deposit daily
Maintain a clean and organized office area with all production records and daily reports filed by month in hanging folders
Review timesheets online and make corrections
Ensure all employees submit their timesheets weekly
Ensure all HACCP forms are completed daily and filed in monthly file folder
Participate in cost-effective use of resources
Supervise employees to enforce city health department and Coppell I.S.D. guidelines for sanitation and safety
Perform and train the staff in all areas of the kitchen operation
Conduct inventory and place all orders in a timely manner on or before scheduled due dates
Complete production records daily
Report employee absences to central office daily
Report maintenance and technology issue to the Child Nutrition office in a timely manner
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
Promote teamwork
Follow all recipes and production records
Supervise and assist in daily cleaning of all areas of the kitchen
Ensure leftovers are properly stored, labeled and dated according to city health department guidelines
Interact and cooperate with school principal and faculty
Assist in all areas of the kitchen operations as needed
Adhere to CISD Child Nutrition dress code
Performs other duties as assigned Communication Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Ability to use email, Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace Personal Qualities Highly Self Motivated Professional Growth and Development
- Must obtain a Food Protection Management certificate
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will train, direct and lead the staff in assigned kitchen
Administer annual performance evaluations for all employees
Equipment Used:
Convection Ovens, Combination Ovens, Steamers, Dish Machine, POS Computers, Mixer, Blender, Tilt Skillet/Kettle, Fryer, Hot Water Dispenser, Flat Top Grill, Panini Press, Industrial Mixer, Microwave, Office Computer, Printer, All Kitchen Equipment. WORKING_
CONDITIONS:
Maintain personal control in stressful situations Will stand and walk most of the day. Will be exposed to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.