Cafeteria Manager 12, Holmes Elementary School

General Information

Job Title: CAFETERIA MANAGER 12, Holmes Elementary School (FNS)

FTE: 1.0 [8 hours/day]

Hours: 6am-2pm

Address: 40 School St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Job Code: Cafeteria Manager

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 11/21/25. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Job Description

Boston Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services seeks a qualified Cafeteria Manager who will be responsible for the successful operation of a school cafeteria by encouraging maximum student participation and adhering to the regulations of the Child Nutrition Program.

Reports To: FIELD COORDINATOR

Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision to cafeteria staff to maintain uniform standards and practices.
• Provides training to cafeteria staff in areas of food preparation, quality control, and sanitation.
• Supervises and participates in food preparation and service in order to maintain high standards of food flavor and appearance.
• Orders food and supplies in accordance with menu and volume requirements.
• Verifies deliveries and safeguards storage of food and supplies.
• Establishes daily and weekly work schedules for cafeteria personnel and delegates assignments as needed, to include plans for storage and use of leftovers.
• Instructs personnel in the proper use and care of equipment.
• Evaluates employees on an annual basis.
• Ensures the health and safety of students and personnel by instructions in adherence to The Massachusetts Sanitary Code.
• Assists Field Coordinator with corrective action procedures, as needed.
• Maintains careful and accurate records of income, food and supplies, and personnel.
• Maintains staffing levels as assigned by Field Coordinator.
• Submits all required reports including payroll, and requisitions in accordance with prescribed instruction.
• Promotes fair and harmonious working relationships to encourage and motivate personnel.
• Works cooperatively with students, school administrators, and school personnel.
• Records cash receipts, prepares bank deposits and monthly income reports.
• Participates in in-service training and other activities to stimulate professional growth.
• Reports to work as scheduled and signs the posted timesheet.
• Performs related work duties as requested by the Department of Food & Nutrition Services.

Qualifications - Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be Food Safety certified (ServSafe)
• Passing grade on Manager's Proficiency Exam (administered by FNS)
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

TERMS: This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

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