A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria, cafeterias, or central school district kitchen. Respnsibilities include:

• Plans varied menus to ensure that food is appetizing and nutritionally suitable for children.
• Estimates daily or weekly needs and orders food supplies and equipment.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers who prepare, cook, serve food, clean premises, and wash dishware.
• Keeps daily record of meals served and takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Trains new employees.
• Participates in preparing and cooking meals.
• May direct activities of students engaged in washing dishes and utensils.