FY27: Cafeteria Manager IV, Benjamin Banneker MS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/15/26
Nature of the Work
Employees in these classes are responsible for the management of the school food service programs including on-the-job training, scheduling assignment, supervision, and evaluation of the cafeteria workers. Supervision is received from the principal or designee; technical supervision and guidance is received from a food services supervisor. Nature of the work involves strict adherence to nutritional, sanitary, and safety standards and economic use of foodstuffs and supplies to maintain a financially solvent program.
Physical Demands
Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing. Operation of commercial food service equipment and movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds.
Special Requirements
- Completion of the MCPS Food Service Satellite Manager Test at the required score.
- Some overtime may be required.
- Requires use of personal car, with reimbursement for mileage provided, for daily banking duties.
Job Specific Information
- HS grad. or equivalent; completion of appropriate training programs; increasingly responsible food service supervisory experience, considerable knowledge of large-quantity food preparation and school cafeteria operations.
- A current (within 2 years) MCPS Cafeteria Manager test is required by deadline of this posting.
- Sanitation certification is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Completion of the MCPS Cafeteria Manager Test at the required score.
- Strong communication, training and human relations skills to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.
- Ability to manage inventory and order food and supplies.
- Considerable knowledge of large quantity food production and forecasting.
- Knowledge of HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
- Knowledge of standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
- Ability to effectively communicate to meet the needs of all customers: students, school staff and community.
- Knowledge of free and reduced-price meal benefits guidelines and accountability procedures.
- Knowledge of financial practices and procedures, including cashiering, bank deposits, and cash accountability.
- Ability to analyze and utilize data to maintain an efficient and cost-effective cafeteria operation.
- Considerable knowledge of computer point-of-sale systems.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate nutrition principles.
- Effective time management skills.
- Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education, Training, Experience
- High School or GED diploma required.
- Completion of the appropriate training programs required for the position.
- Experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a school or other institutional food service setting and in the operation of a variety of commercial food service equipment required.
- Experience as a school cafeteria worker preferable.
- Experience working in an elementary school satellite desirable.
- Certificates/Licenses: Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial Class C drivers license, or equivalent. Current sanitation certification required.
Wage Range
The wage range for this position is between $26.47 and $38.15 per hour, based on years of service.
Benefits
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