Cafeteria Manager I - 2026-2027 School Year

Cafeteria Manager I•2026-2027 School Year La Porte Independent School District School Nutrition•La Porte, Texas This job is also posted in La Porte Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5795221

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Position:

Cafeteria Manager I•La Porte High School

Job Description:

Responsible for the supervision and management of the campus school nutrition operation. Responsible to ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities:

Ensure food production standards are met to guarantee the safety and quality of food according to federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations. Direct daily activities in the food production areas and serving lines. Supervise, train and evaluate employees promoting efficiency, employee morale and teamwork Follow established food safety (HACCP) procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and food safety. Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, food production and student activity records. Complete 10 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy.

Qualifications:

GED/High School Diploma San Jacinto College School Nutrition Certification course completion, Region 4 Manager's Academy Program or TASN Level 4 Certification Working knowledge of methods, materials, equipment used in school nutrition quantity food production Ability to manage team of up to 8 employees Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and department software Three years of experience in institutional food service operations, preferably in a school nutrition environment

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tools/Equipment Used:

Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steamtable, and dish machine.

Posture:

Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day.

Motion:

Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer.

Lifting:

Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs.

Environment:

Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven.

Other Information:

Apply online at www.lpisd.org, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete until three references have been provided or received. These references must include a reference from your current building principal or supervisor. Manual Trades, Pay Grade 5 (182 Days)

Minimum:

$19.29

Midpoint:

$23.24

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$19.29 Per Hour