Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Run the Heart of School Meals? Become a Kitchen Manager! Are you ready to lead a team, run a kitchen, and feed hundreds of students every day? As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll take ownership of daily operations in a school cafeteria managing staff, ensuring food safety, and delivering great service. If you have a passion for food, strong organization skills, and leadership experience, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily food service operations at an assigned school site. This includes overseeing food preparation and service, training kitchen staff, managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. The role requires both hands-on support and leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all 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 any 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

Ensure 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 tasks on time as assigned

Perform other duties as needed to support the school and food service program

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

ServSafe certification required (or must be willing to obtain prior to start)

Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred

Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred

Inventory and ordering experience preferred

Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills

Reliable transportation required

Comfortable working around children and within a school environment

Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening

Experience with POS systems and online reporting preferred

Basic math and computer literacy required

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand for full shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands

Moderate kitchen noise level and fast-paced working conditions

Full-time schedule Monday through Friday, with some extended weeks as needed

May require participation in company meetings or trainings

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program