Kitchen Manager
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC•New York, NY
•$0 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for daily food service operations at an assigned school site. The role oversees food preparation and service, trains kitchen staff, manages inventory, maintains cleanliness and safety standards, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and company policies. It combines hands-on kitchen support with leadership in a fast-paced school kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager serves as the on-site leader responsible for smooth, safe, and efficient operations and supports the school and food service program as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting.
- Food service experience.
- Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Comfort working around children and in a school environment.
- Pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
- Basic math and computer literacy.
- Ability to stand for a full shift and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
Nice To Haves
- School nutrition experience.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Inventory and ordering experience.
- Experience with POS systems and online reporting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee 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 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.
- Maintain 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 assigned tasks on time.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the school and food service program.
- Participate in company meetings or trainings as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
