Kitchen Manager (Floater)
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager Floater manages daily food service operations at various school sites as assigned, providing leadership and support wherever coverage is needed. The role oversees kitchen teams, food preparation and service quality, food safety, inventory, ordering, receiving, and compliance with applicable federal, state, company, ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition program requirements. The floater may need to step into different kitchens with little notice and serve as the site lead and point of contact during assignments. The position involves travel between school sites, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment, completing operational records and administrative reports, monitoring labor and schedules, and supporting a positive culture across teams and schools. It is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday role with occasional extended weeks. The employee must be able to stand for full shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and frequently walk, reach, bend, and use their hands. Kitchen environments vary and may have moderate noise levels.
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 MVR.
- Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
- Ability to travel between schools and attend meetings as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
- Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy.
- Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children.
- Comfort working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams.
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 food and supply inventory, ordering, and receiving 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 other duties as assigned to support school food service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
