Kitchen Manager (Floater)

Southwest Foodservice Excellence•Cincinnati, OH

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 and service, safety, inventory, and compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. The floater must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in different kitchens and leading unfamiliar teams, sometimes with little notice. The position requires daily travel between school sites and a full-time, Monday-through-Friday schedule, with occasional extended weeks. Physical requirements include 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 required.
ServSafe certification required, or must be obtained before the start date.
Food service and inventory management experience required.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR.
Able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred.
Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred.
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.
Ensure kitchen areas are clean and equipment is maintained.
Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time.
Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies 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.
Submit reports and complete administrative tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support school food service.
Travel between schools and attend meetings as needed.