Kitchen Manager (Floater)
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC•Decatur, GA
•$0 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager Floater manages daily food service operations at various school sites as assigned, providing leadership and coverage wherever needed. The role oversees kitchen teams, food preparation, service quality, food safety, inventory, and regulatory compliance. The floater must be adaptable and able to step into different kitchens and lead unfamiliar teams, sometimes with little notice. The position requires travel between school sites and occasional meeting attendance. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it before starting.
- Food service and inventory management experience.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
- Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and an MVR check.
- Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead.
- Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy.
- Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children.
Responsibilities
- Travel between school sites to provide leadership and support for kitchen operations.
- Oversee food production, service quality, and safety standards.
- Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, sanitation, and safe equipment use.
- Ensure kitchen areas are clean and equipment is maintained.
- Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies at each site.
- Monitor labor and adjust schedules to meet coverage and cost goals.
- Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition program regulations.
- Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists.
- Ensure proper cash-handling procedures are followed.
- Act as the site lead and point of contact during float assignments.
- Support and maintain a positive culture across teams and schools.
- Complete administrative tasks and perform other duties as assigned to support school food service.
- Travel between schools and attend meetings as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
