Cafeteria Manager

Cafeteria Manager

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 96677

Posted On 10/12/2026

Job Overview

To plan, purchase, and prepare food for students, staff, and guests. To ensure that the food choices available are nutritious and prepared according to all applicable rules, standards, and laws. To manage the food service operation in a manner that is fiscally sound. To train, supervise, and mentor cafeteria assistants and work-study students assigned to the cafeteria.

Develop the monthly menu to assure the availability of nutritious food.

Assist in the pricing of food items based on food services expenditures.

Responsible for purchasing, invoicing and management of food and supplies.

Oversee and assist with food preparation.

Establish portion controls in relation to food pricing.

Supervise cash register transactions and process deposits to the Finance Office.

Explore new concepts for food and beverage service offerings.

Responsible for monitoring budget and inventory.

Supervise and serve food during scheduled meals

Supervise, hire, schedule and train all cafeteria employees and evaluate their performance annually.

Maintain the food service area in accordance with state regulations.

Offer a competitive catering service for on campus college events.

Work collaboratively with other departments for college events.

Work collaboratively with Calmar Cafeteria Manager for consistency between campuses.

Attend college meetings and serve on committees as requested.

Promote cafeteria services to college employees and students.

Report needed repairs of kitchen equipment to Operations Office.

Must be able to demonstrate effective practices of maintaining privacy and security of vendor, employee, and student information.

Demonstrate the values of the college through prompt and professional customer service.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

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Job Details

Categories

Dietary

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$40,499.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261012

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.