Head of Cafeteria For Summer Program

Head of Cafeteria for July 2025 Summer Program

Reports to: Principal

Employment Status:   Regular/Full-time                        

Compensation: Per Salary Schedule

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Description: Operate kitchen services; ensure food is at correct temperature; ensure staff is doing
prep work, restocking and clean-up; see that students are fed and served in a polite and
friendly atmosphere

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find
• appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of the kitchen for opening and closing of school
• Prepare order for food for the lunch/breakfast programs
• Recommend individuals for employment in the food service department
• Itemize inventory of food on a monthly basis
• Provide an annual inventory of food and materials at the completion of the school year
• Provide training to staff
• Supervise and control the purchase of food and supplies
• Set sanitation standards and ensure all food service staff are aware of these standards
• Maintain food service department banking records
• Prepare purchase summaries, weekly operating report
• Enforce health department regulations and those directed by administrative and Board policy
• Cooperate with building principal(s) in making schedules regarding the general operation of the kitchen
• Provide training to cooks on the correct procedures of quality cookery, efficient serving, portion control,
• sanitation, maintenance of equipment and orderly housekeeping
• Monitor food production and service to assure that planned menus are followed and those substitutions comply
• with meal requirements
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Prepare all food and supplies for their school's nutrition program
• Rotate and store stock
• Conduct monthly inventory of food and supplies within the cafeteria kitchen
• Instruct food service employees in proper sanitation techniques, safety practices and equipment usage
• Coordinate serving of food and adhere to planned menus
• Supervise and evaluate school food service employees working at the school site
• Keep accurate record of production and stock
• Maintain a pleasant, cooperative working atmosphere
• Assist as needed on assignments in kitchen and cafeteria
• Fill out daily usage forms
• Complete end of day reports
• Enter all names and the lunch status of each student into the computer
• Promote good public relations

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend regional and district food service meetings
• Hold meetings with staff on job expectancies and program operation
• Provide on-the-job training to staff in areas of food production, sanitation, etc.
• Be available before and after the normal school day for emergencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals

Equipment Operated:

• Telephone
• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment
• Computer

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional interaction with unruly children
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (ability to see color), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 40 pounds
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles or dangerous chemicals
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional requirement to travel, e.g., to deliver food and supplies
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional requirement to work overtime
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold, e.g., ovens, walk-in freezer
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., calculator, cash register, computer
• Occasional requirement to operate school district vehicle

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and
responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and
perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.