Kitchen Manager Needed for School Food Service

Maschio • Spotswood, NJ

4d

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations for a school food service program, including breakfast and lunch meal production. This is a hands-on, team-oriented role focused on providing students with nutritious, quality meals while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and excellent customer service. The manager supervises and supports kitchen staff, coordinates staffing needs and schedules, and assists with food preparation, inventory, ordering, and administrative duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday during day-shift hours, with no weekends or holidays and summers off.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with food preparation, cooking, inventory, and ordering.
• Ability to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kitchen management or food service experience preferred.
• K-12 school food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including breakfast and lunch meal production.
• Supervise, support, and assist kitchen staff; manage staffing needs and daily schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to recipes and USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, portioning, and serving.
• Complete and maintain HACCP-based food production records and required documentation.
• Monitor food quality, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure employees follow safe food handling practices and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory management and order supplies from various vendors.
• Maintain staff rosters and assist with administrative duties.
• Handle cash, operate the register, and maintain accurate transactions.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Day-shift hours
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Summers off
• Opportunity to make a difference in students' daily lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed