Food Service Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Position Type:

Student Nutrition

Date Posted:

3/11/2026

Location:

To Be Determined

Description:

Under limited supervision, manages the preparation and serving of student and staff breakfasts and lunches in assigned school; supervises cafeteria workers, cashiers and cafeteria monitors; requisitions foods and supplies; ensures menus are properly prepared and that established standards and regulations are met. Reports to the school Principal and Director of Student Nutrition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages daily school food service operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, and standards of safety, sanitation, quality and quantity.
• Supervises duties of assigned cafeteria workers, cafeteria monitors and cashiers; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee discipline.
• Evaluates the work of subordinates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed and ensures all subordinates follow district wide dress code.
• Conducts on-the-job training for current and new employees.
• Assists in preparing daily menus; assists subordinates in preparing, cooking and serving food and in cashiering as needed.
• Coordinates and oversees preparations for catered functions.
• Procures foods and related supplies and maintains inventory; ensures the proper storage and rotation of food products.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and makes arrangements for repair as needed.
• Monitors labor, equipment and food costs for compliance with budget allocations and ensures net revenues exceed net expenses.
• Reviews and/or prepares bank deposits and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Serves as a nutrition education resource in the school for teachers, parents and students.
• Performs general administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering the telephone, filing, copying documents, attending meetings, etc.
• Prepares and/or submits various records and reports including inventory records, production reports, meal counts, menus, personnel records, account records, etc.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, cookbooks, food guides, equipment manuals, etc.
• Operates a variety of office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; operates a variety of kitchen equipment including a dishwasher, steamer, kettles, oven, slicer, mixer, fryer, braising pan, grinder, freezer, cooler, small appliances, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Uses various cleansers and kitchen supplies, utensils, thermometers and gauges, and clerical and computer supplies.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the school Principal, other school staff, District administrators and staff, subordinates, students, parents, visitors, vendors, etc.
• Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.
• Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Requires Associate's degree in related field with two to three years of experience in school nutrition or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver's license.

Application Procedures:

External applicants must complete a District application online.

Internal applicants must complete the internal application online and submit a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources.

Completed applications will be accepted until position is filled.