About This Role
Leading a team, running a kitchen, and feeding hundreds of students every day is the core of this Kitchen Manager role. You will take ownership of daily operations in a school cafeteria, managing staff, ensuring food safety, and delivering great service. This position suits a candidate with a passion for food, strong organization skills, and leadership experience who wants to make a real impact in their community.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all food production and service to meet quality, safety, and portion standards
- Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation
- Prepare daily and weekly paperwork, reports, and schedules
- Monitor inventory and ensure proper ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and report any repair needs
- Enforce compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and ServSafe standards
- Manage labor and ensure schedules align with staffing and budget needs
- Uphold company policies and administer fair, consistent performance evaluations
- Ensure accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation
- Follow proper cash handling and reconciliation procedures
- Act as the on-site leader responsible for smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operations
- Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned
- Perform other duties as needed to support the school and food service program
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- ServSafe certification required (or must be willing to obtain prior to start)
- Food service experience required
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Inventory and ordering experience preferred
- Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills
- Reliable transportation required
- Comfortable working around children and within a school environment
- Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening
- Experience with POS systems and online reporting preferred
- Basic math and computer literacy required
- Ability to stand for full shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some extended weeks as needed
- Work environment: Moderate kitchen noise level and fast-paced working conditions
Other Conditions
- May require participation in company meetings or trainings
