Kitchen Manager

About the Role

Take charge as a Kitchen Manager overseeing daily food service operations at a school cafeteria, leading a team to prepare meals for hundreds of students. This position combines leadership and practical involvement in food preparation, staff training, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of food production and serving to ensure quality, safety, and appropriate portions.
• Train and manage kitchen personnel on recipe adherence, equipment safety, and sanitation practices.
• Handle daily and weekly documentation including reports, schedules, and paperwork.
• Monitor inventory levels, oversee ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies properly.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and report maintenance and repair requirements promptly.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, health regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage staff labor in alignment with scheduling and budget constraints.
• Implement company policies and conduct fair and consistent performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of temperature logs, cleaning routines, and overall food safety documentation.
• Oversee cash handling processes and ensure proper reconciliation.
• Serve as the on-site leader to keep kitchen operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
• Complete assigned reports and tasks on schedule.
• Perform additional duties to support the school and food service programs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• ServSafe certification required or willingness to obtain prior to employment.
• Experience in food service necessary; prior involvement in school nutrition preferred.
• Supervisory experience is strongly favored.
• Familiarity with inventory management and ordering processes is advantageous.
• Effective communication, time management, and multitasking capabilities essential.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Comfort working in a school setting around children required.
• Must clear background and fingerprint checks.
• Preferred experience with POS systems and online reporting tools.
• Basic computer skills and math proficiency needed.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and hand use required.
• Kitchen environment includes moderate noise and fast pace.
• Standard full-time hours, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for extended weeks.
• Participation in company meetings or trainings may be required.

Equal Employment

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively inclusive of gender, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals and participates in the E-Verify program for employment eligibility.