Kitchen Manager Needed for School Food Service
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations for a school food service program. The role supports a team-oriented environment and helps provide students with nutritious, quality meals. The Kitchen Manager oversees breakfast and lunch production, leads and supports kitchen staff, ensures meals meet recipe and USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines, and maintains food quality, safety, and sanitation standards. The position also involves food preparation, inventory and supply ordering, recordkeeping, administrative duties, and customer service. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shifts, with no weekends or holidays and summers off. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace.
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 is 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 proper 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
