Job Description

JobID: 1051

Position Type:

Food Services/Caferteria Manager

Date Posted:

10/17/2025

Location:

Northern Garrett High School

FTE:

Full-time

Status:

Non-Exempt

Terms:

8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, 186-day work year, but may be greater depending upon system needs

Salary:

Appropriate Step and Scale on the Cafeteria Manager II Salary Scale -Range: $38,687-$42,767 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Supervisor:

Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services

Availability:

2025-2026 School Year

Deadline:

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on October 22, 2025, will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

:

The cafeteria manager will supervise and administer the school food service program, serve food items to students and/or school personnel, as well as maintain food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma or GED
+ Experience as a full-time school food service assistant, Person in Charge, or Manager or experience in cooking, food management, and kitchen operation for a private or public organization
+ Complete Garrett County School Food Service Training Programs including ServSafe
+ Demonstrate aptitude for and interest in work to be performed
+ Be willing to work closely with others
+ Be able to utilize modern electronic forms of communication and electronic inventory to complete the essential job functions.
+ Successful completion of required criminal, drug, and tuberculosis screenings
+ Provide proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status
+ Three written and verified references on file
+ Ability to perform basic math, read, and follow instructions
+ Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
+ Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., staff, administration, prospective employees, colleges and universities, businesses, general public, community agencies, etc.)
+ Demonstrated attention to detail
+ Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
+ Ability to work on multiple and concurrent tasks while experiencing frequent interruptions
+ History of professionalism and strong work ethic
+ Ability to work independently and as a team member to meet intensive deadlines.
+ Ability to serve as a positive role model in the work place and within the community
+ Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
+ Ability to work irregular hours, as necessary
+ Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
+ Ability to lift moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
+ Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
+ Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
+ Regular and predictable attendance
+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
+ Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ ServSafe Certified
+ At least three (3) years of experience in school food service or a food service-related field

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.



The cafeteria manager will:+ Maintain a daily lunch tally, receipts, deposits and disbursements and keep accurate financial records;
+ Open kitchen, set up equipment, and prepare cafeteria to serve for the day
+ Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee, and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food
+ Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and staff
+ Train personnel in operational procedures
+ Order food, paper, and other supplies as needed through the electronic inventory system or vendor
+ Supervise the cleaning of cafeteria, equipment, small wares, etc. as required
+ Prepare and maintain accurate food production records
+ Prepare foods according to USDA guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program
+ Identify problems and make appropriate changes when necessary
+ Compile bills, day end reports, deposit slips, etc. and file accordingly in an accurate manner
+ Ensure the proper storage of food and supplies
+ Attends regularly scheduled manager meetings and training
+ Reports equipment problems accordingly
+ Promote the school meal program to increase participation
+ Communicate effectively with central office staff, school administrators and staff, and cafeteria employees
+ Be responsible for complete accurate and timely reports and records required to be submitted to the County School Food Authority
+ Establish a safety conscious staff, maintain adherence to high health standards as set forth by the Health Department, coordinate the duties and assignments of the cafeteria workers and insure that all employees are well groomed and neat in appearance
+ Maintain set standards of food portion control
+ Use proper serving techniques
+ Assist in keeping food preparation areas in a clean and orderly manner
+ Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive and professional demeanor.
+ Perform other necessary duties as assigned

Questions:

Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

Accommodation Requests:

In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.

The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity, status as a veteran or disability in matters affecting employment. Questions about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.