Food Services Manager

Loveland, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Transportation reimbursement

team environment

Budget management experience

Training opportunities

Job Description

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a respected educational institution dedicated to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and social growth of its students in the framework of Catholic values and teachings. The school strives to maintain an environment that supports the philosophy of Catholic education, emphasizing the importance of Gospel values, community involvement, and fostering respect among students, staff, and families. Located within the Archdiocese of Denver, this private Catholic school is committed to providing a wholesome and supportive school atmosphere where faith and learning are integrated seamlessly. The school operates under a structured organizational philosophy that ensures all faculty and staff adhere to established codes of conduct, confidentiality policies, and the overarching mission set forth by the Archdiocese. The Food Services Manager plays an integral role in this mission by managing the school cafeteria and lunch program, ensuring that the nutritional needs of students are met while supporting the Catholic educational approach.

This full-time position reports directly to the school principal and requires a candidate who embodies a supportive attitude towards the Catholic Church and its teachings. The Food Services Manager oversees the school's lunch program, managing everything from menu planning, food preparation, and sanitary compliance to supervising cafeteria staff and volunteers. They are responsible for maintaining health department standards, including the Colorado State and Larimer County guidelines, and ensuring the kitchen is safe, clean, and well-organized. The role focuses on decision-making within the boundaries of school policies, requiring strong organizational and leadership skills to coordinate resources effectively.

The Food Services Manager must also manage all administrative aspects of the federal lunch program, including compliance with USDA standards and meticulous record-keeping. This includes ordering supplies, managing inventory, and working on budget plans for food, supplies, and equipment procurement. In addition, the manager organizes and supervises special events such as the annual family luncheon and is responsible for creating a welcoming and seasonally decorated cafeteria environment.

Candidates are expected to have their own transportation for food pickups and deliveries, demonstrating independence and reliability. They must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Emotional composure, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are also vital since the manager interacts regularly with students, parents, and school staff, fostering a positive, respectful, and safe environment.

With compensation ranging between $17 and $18 per hour, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the nurturing environment of a Catholic education community. The Food Services Manager's commitment to effective food service management will directly support the school's mission to provide a faith-filled, healthy, and enriching atmosphere where students and staff thrive.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
food handlers certificate
meets state and local health regulations as required
ability to maintain current CPR and 1st Aid certifications
ability to pass Criminal Record Background Clearance with no exemptions
maintain good physical health with the ability to perform job duties, lift 50 pounds, move quickly, bend, squat, kneel, sit on floor, reach overhead
ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, to accept supervision and to help promote a positive environment
excellent verbal communication skills, including clear speech enunciation, and accurate spoken English grammar that can serve as a good model for children who are developing their language skills
strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to groups and individuals about the organization’s mission

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
food handlers certificate
meets state and local health regulations as required
ability to maintain current CPR and 1st Aid certifications
ability to pass Criminal Record Background Clearance with no exemptions
ability to work cooperatively with other staff members
excellent verbal communication skills including clear speech enunciation
strong oral and written communication skills including ability to present to groups and individuals about the organization’s mission
positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church and its teachings
able to communicate effectively both orally and verbally
able to work well with others in the school community
skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
skill in job appropriate technology
skill in critical thinking and planning
good people skills essential
capable of receiving and following instructions
a self-starter capable of independent work
must meet all requirements to pass a background check
warm nurturing attitude
friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered and adaptable
solid computer skills and ability to manage and report data accurately and efficiently
outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities
must complete all classes/seminars as directed by St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and the Archdiocese of Denver
knowledge of and menu prep specific for food allergies

Job Duties

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of Denver
abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Faculty Handbook
communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
ensures that kitchen and serving area meet Colorado State and Larimer County Health Department guidelines
maintains appropriate State of Colorado food handler's certification as required for state/county inspections
demonstrates general knowledge of cooking and ability to follow recipes and create menus
maintains accurate records for cafeteria operations
fills out all forms and reports required for the Federal Lunch Program
maintains accurate inventory of food, supplies, and equipment and submits timely, cost-effective orders as needed
supervises cafeteria assistants and volunteers
supervises all aspects of the daily administration of meal programs at assigned school
monitors and prepares food and/or the cooking of food to enforce standards for quality, flavor, and merchandising as required
opens and closes the kitchen, conducts routine sanitation inspections, and creates daily production reports
maintains all USDA standards such as food temperature checks
organizes and manages stockroom and cold storage, and maintains inventory control
must have own transportation for pick up and delivery of lunch items from Sam’s Club and Shamrock Distribution
plans, organizes, preps, and serves food for annual family luncheon
decorates cafeteria to celebrate seasons and provide a welcoming environment
trains and supervises food service workers in food preparation and safety and sanitation procedures
plans and manages the budget to include food/supply/equipment procurement, staffing, and cost-impact elements of the food service program
supervises students in the serving area regarding safety and behavior
maintains current and accurate lunch and bookkeeping records according to school policy
meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver and local administration
demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
works in a team environment and encourages open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents and co-workers
ensures that all staff and children are respectful of school property and that all school rules are followed
performs other related duties as assigned by the principal