S270603 Cafeteria Manger

id='p66691_47365'>S270603 Cafeteria Manger JobID: 66691

Position Type:

Cook/Nutrition Services/Cafeteria Manager

Date Posted:

6/15/2026

Location:

Washington District Elementary School

Closing Date:

06/22/2026

County:

Upshur County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION: Cafeteria Manager

Washington District Elementary School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal/ Director of Child Wellness and Nutrition

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8

SALARY:Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance

with Upshur County Salary Scale, Pay Grade D commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in

accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314

JOB SUMMARY: The cafeteria manager is responsible for cooking and baking duties, following nutritionally sound menus and may be assigned inventory, record keeping, computer input responsibilities, inventory and ordering. Positions in this class require specific training and the ability to do quantity cooking and/or baking. Nature of the work requires moderate physical effort, continuous standing and use of commercial food service equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule.
• Operates commercial food service equipment.
• Prepares a variety of menu items for daily service.
• Maintains temperature readings.
• Assembles, measures, and mixes ingredients for a variety of food items.
• Follows written, verbal and other directions.
• Supervises or participates in cleaning, maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas.
• Makes menu item substitutions with the approval of Child Nutrition Director.
• Sets up and arranges food to be served.
• Maintains accurate records which may include receipts, inventories of equipment and food supplies, order food supplies following established procedures.
• Receives and inspects incoming merchandise.
• Appropriately stores foods and supplies.
• Prepares inventories, records and required reports.
• Inputs data in computer when applicable.
• Cooperates with various school programs, groups and outside organizations using the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising the preparation and serving for special events. This may involve occasional overtime.
• Explains and demonstrates the goals and operations of the child nutrition program to students and adults as requested by principal.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists with preparation of school meals for students and adults.
• Assists with preparation of special dietary items for identified students.
• Trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals.
• Maintains harmonious relations with students, staff, vendors, parents, and other outside entities that associate with UCBOE child nutrition program.
• Cares for, maintains and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation, cooking, storage and distribution of food.
• Accounts for receipts.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and County policies and regulations.
• Maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children.
• Assists in implementing meals based on district and school objectives and needs and abilities of students.
• Reads and interprets written recipes and other written and verbal directions.
• Maintains accurate records that include food temperature, food audit counts, etc.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality, unquestionable integrity.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal and/or child nutrition director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Maintains current County Board of Health Food Service Worker's Permit
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside the county.
• Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram

Please apply online at https://www.upshurschools.com, under "Employment Opportunities".

Required for ALL applicants.

• Application
• Current Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
• Resume including references
• Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. 304-558-7867; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. (215) 596-6795."