Cafeteria Manager I - 2025-2026 School Year en La Porte Independent School District

Position: Cafeteria Manager I

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