Kitchen Manager (Floater)
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager Floater manages daily food service operations at various school sites as assigned, providing coverage and leadership wherever needed. The role oversees kitchen teams, food preparation, service quality, food safety, inventory, and compliance with federal, state, and company requirements. The floater must adapt to different kitchens and teams, potentially with little notice, and travel between school sites daily. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks. It requires standing for full shifts, lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands. Work takes place in varying kitchen environments with 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 work in varying kitchen environments with moderate noise levels.
- Full-time, Monday-through-Friday availability, with occasional extended weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead.
- Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
- 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.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and kitchen equipment.
- 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 accurate 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 reports as required.
- 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
