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What is a cafeteria supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a cafeteria supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.0 an hour? That's $33,274 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 32,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCafeteria SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,274

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.76%

Asian 6.60%

Black or African American 10.37%

Hispanic or Latino 18.04%

Unknown 4.85%

White 59.39%

Gender

female 66.84%

male 33.16%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Cafeteria supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a cafeteria supervisor

  1. Explore cafeteria supervisor education requirements

    Most common cafeteria supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.3 %

    Associate

    30.5 %

    High School Diploma

    21.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific cafeteria supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Cleanliness22.15%
    Food Preparation11.32%
    Food Handling8.02%
    POS7.36%
    Cash Receipts7.21%
  3. Complete relevant cafeteria supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cafeteria supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cafeteria supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cafeteria supervisor resumes.
  4. Research cafeteria supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Learned basic bartending skills and knowledge which lead to ability to assist tending the bar on an as needed basis.
    • Provide case management and document individual treatment plans using DMH documentation format, daily supervision of adolescents and provide crisis intervention.
    • Exceed expectations, exceptional organizational and bartending skills.
  5. Apply for cafeteria supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cafeteria supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cafeteria supervisor salary

The average cafeteria supervisor salary in the United States is $33,274 per year or $16 per hour. Cafeteria supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $43,000 per year.

Average cafeteria supervisor salary
$33,274 Yearly
$16.00 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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