Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Are you ready to lead a team, run a kitchen, and feed hundreds of students every day? As a Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of daily operations in a school cafeteria-managing staff, ensuring food safety, and delivering great service. If you have a passion for food, strong organization skills, and leadership experience, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily food service operations at an assigned school site. This includes overseeing food preparation and service, training kitchen staff, managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. The role requires both hands-on support and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- ServSafe certification required (or must be willing to obtain prior to start)
- Food service experience required
- Reliable transportation required
- Comfortable working around children and within a school environment
- Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening
- Basic math and computer literacy required
- Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition experience preferred
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Inventory and ordering experience preferred
- Experience with POS systems and online reporting preferred
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
