School Kitchen Manager

Legacy Traditional Schools•Columbia, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Kitchen Manager provides support to the campus with the highest need and must be able to cover all kitchen positions, including food service worker, cook, cashier, and manager. The role coordinates and directs the Food Service Team’s daily activities while working alongside the team to meet food quality, inventory, food safety, and customer service expectations. The position assists with food preparation and service, kitchen opening and closing, inventory and ordering, food storage, HACCP and Standard Operating Procedure monitoring, staff training, scheduling, production records, cash handling, and kitchen cleanliness. The manager works with school administrators, parents, students, and staff to resolve issues and provide cafeteria customer service. The role may also support catering, special events, and requested meal service during school breaks. This is a 10-month or year-round position, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch. Travel between campuses and local, in-state travel may be required. The employee must pass a criminal history background check and maintain a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Food Handler’s Certificate/Card required for the job.
Manager Certification required for all managers.
Four years of food handling, food preparation, or cashiering experience.
Two years of lead or supervisory experience.
Ability to perform all food service worker duties and operate all kitchen equipment.
Ability to monitor food safety control measures, CCPs, and required records, and to enforce food service policies and procedures.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to changing roles and duties.
Ability to train kitchen staff and provide coaching.
Ability to prepare, cook, and serve meals as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the employee handbook.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and provide customer service.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Must obtain and maintain a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion; the role may also involve prolonged sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, phone use, and concentration.
Ability to travel locally and in-state and between campuses from time to time.

Responsibilities

Cover kitchen positions as needed, including food service worker, cook, cashier, and manager.
Perform food service worker duties and support staff with opening and closing tasks.
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day activities of the campus Food Service Team.
Assist with preparing, cooking, serving, and replenishing food and beverages.
Set up and stock work areas with necessary ingredients and equipment.
Monitor inventory, place food and supply orders, receive deliveries, and ensure products are rotated and stored safely and sanitarily.
Assist with verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizer, and storage logs.
Monitor food service employees’ control measures and Critical Control Points (CCPs), and oversee adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including food temperatures, hand washing, and sanitizing.
Train kitchen staff in food service operations and kitchen equipment use.
Assign job responsibilities and develop work schedules with supervisor approval.
Prepare daily production sheets and place weekly orders with the food supplier on designated days.
Ensure the team prepares menu items collaboratively and maintains a clean, orderly kitchen.
Operate the cash register and POS system, reconcile daily transactions, close out the day, account for funds, and handle deposits according to policy.
Implement financial controls to maintain profitability.
Ensure employees complete required HR and payroll paperwork according to policy.
Maintain cooperative relationships with school administration and courteous, respectful relationships with students, staff, and parents; resolve issues, communicate policies and procedures, and provide customer service.
Cater half-days and special events when requested and help provide meals for LKC on specified school days and breaks when requested.
Conduct weekly and monthly inventory and organize and manage the stockroom and cold storage.
Attend campus staff meetings, special functions, and in-services as required.
Complete four mandatory deep cleanings per year.
Comply with company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies, and energy; perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel between campuses and undertake local and in-state travel as required.