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Horry County Schools

Cafeteria Operator

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

Cafeteria Management Terms of Employment : 185 days Job Summary: To serve the customer attractive and nutritious meals in an efficient, clean, and friendly environment. Essential Duties * Prepare ...

Join Delaware Schools Consortium

Cafeteria Worker

Dover, DE · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Cafeteria Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: None Position Summary: Assist the Cafeteria Manager to provide a high quality cafeteria experience for the students and to ensure that the school food ...

Delaware Schools Consortium

Cafeteria Worker

Middletown, DE · On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Cafeteria Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: None Position Summary: Assist the Cafeteria Manager to provide a high quality cafeteria experience for the students and to ensure that the school food ...

Tunica County School District

Cafeteria Worker

Tunica, MS

$12 - $15.25/hr

Cafeteria Manager / Child Nutrition Director Job Duties: * Works cooperatively with all employees. * Works within the framework of the Tunica County Schools as set forth in the line organizational ...

Tunica County School District

Cafeteria Worker

Tunica, MS · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Cafeteria Manager / Child Nutrition Director Job Duties: * Works cooperatively with all employees. * Works within the framework of the Tunica County Schools as set forth in the line organizational ...

Monroe County Schools

Full time cafeteria worker*

Amory, MS · On-site

$10.25 - $13/hr

REPORTS TO School Cafeteria Manager PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare quality, nutritious food items as directed by the School Cafeteria Manager. * Serve food items according to the size portion ...

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How much do cafeteria management jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafeteria management in the United States is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cafeteria Management vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectCafeteria ManagementFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food service certificationsHigh school diploma; food safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSchool cafeterias, institutional dining facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, government facilitiesFood service establishments, hospitality industry
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing cafeteria operations, managing staff, ensuring food qualitySupervising food service staff, maintaining service standards, handling customer issues

While both roles involve managing food service operations, Cafeteria Management typically focuses on overseeing school or institutional cafeterias, including staff and food quality. Food Service Supervisors work across various food service settings, emphasizing staff supervision and customer service. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cafeteria management, and why are they important?

To thrive in Cafeteria Management, you need a solid background in food service operations, budgeting, inventory management, and typically a degree in hospitality or food service management. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and scheduling software is essential. Leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help managers motivate staff and ensure customer satisfaction. These competencies are crucial for maintaining food quality, operational efficiency, and a positive dining experience.

What is cafeteria management?

Cafeteria management involves overseeing the daily operations of a cafeteria, ensuring food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Managers are responsible for menu planning, staff supervision, budgeting, inventory control, and compliance with health regulations. Their goal is to provide nutritious, cost-effective meals in a clean and efficient environment, often within schools, hospitals, or corporate settings. Effective cafeteria management requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

What are some typical challenges faced in cafeteria management, and how can new managers effectively handle them?

Cafeteria managers often face challenges such as managing staff schedules, ensuring food safety compliance, and balancing budget constraints while maintaining meal quality. New managers can effectively handle these by developing strong organizational skills, fostering open communication with their team, and implementing regular training on food safety protocols. Additionally, leveraging inventory management systems and seeking feedback from both staff and customers can help streamline operations and address issues proactively.
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Infographic showing various Cafeteria Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,089 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Cafeteria Operator

Horry County Schools

Myrtle Beach, SC • On-site

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Horry County Schools rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

276th of 624 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Food Services/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted:
8/4/2026
Location:
Myrtle Beach Middle
Closing Date:
08/11/2026
Job Title: Cafeteria Operator
Supervisor: Cafeteria Management
Terms of Employment: 185 days
Job Summary:
To serve the customer attractive and nutritious meals in an efficient, clean, and friendly environment.
Essential Duties
  1. Prepare assigned breakfast and lunch meals.
  2. Follow established recipes as assigned by cafeteria management to ensure quality, portion and nutritional requirements.
  3. Serve attractive, well presented and portion-controlled menu items in a friendly manner.
  4. Follow specific sanitation and food safety practices established by the food service child nutrition program.
  5. Attend a 10-hour sanitation course provided by HCS food services and a refresher course every three years.
  6. Complete safe school's training videos regarding practicing safety requirements in all kitchen areas.
  7. Complete job requirements in assigned areas. This may include but not limited to the following: cashiering, baking, maintaining dish room, daily record keeping, properly receiving and storing of food and supplies, fruit/vegetable preparation, salad/sandwich preparation, mainline cooking, inventory control and kitchen janitorial duties.
  8. Follow general directions and assignments required by cafeteria management with limited supervision.
  9. Physical Effort: Frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds. Sweeping, mopping, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
  10. Working Conditions: Works in noisy kitchen with fluctuating temperatures, exposure to steam, fumes, cooking odors and chemicals. Danger of slips, trips, falls, burns and cuts. Exposure to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators/freezers.
  11. Equipment Operation: Responsible for operating dangerous pieces of equipment -- meat slicers, food choppers, garbage disposals, etc. Responsible for the breakdown and cleaning of all equipment, including the inside, outside and filters of the kitchen hood and dishwasher hood.
  12. The Horry County School District Dress Code must be followed. For cafeteria workers, approved uniforms, approved hair restraints and slip resistant, closed toed shoes much be worn daily.
  13. Attend staff development days.

Other Duties
Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Cafeteria Management.
Job Specifications
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of Support Personnel.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)
  1. High School diploma.
  2. Previous school food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional physical requirements include the following:
  • Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry.
  • Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
  • Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
  • Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Grade: 101
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Revised 8/22/2023
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

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