Kitchen Manager

The hiring establishment is a school food service program dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious meals to students within an educational environment. This company operates multiple school cafeterias where the importance of food safety, efficiency, and excellent service is emphasized to ensure that each student has access to balanced meals that support their learning and growth. They are committed to upholding high standards of food quality, adhering to strict safety guidelines, and fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity. As a school food service provider, they align their operations with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of their meal programs. This organization is also actively engaged in participating in the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program and embraces equal opportunity employment practices, honoring gender, minority, veteran, and disabled status inclusivity.

The role of Kitchen Manager at this school food service company focuses on leading and managing daily food service operations within an assigned school site cafeteria. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation and service of meals that meet specified quality, safety, and portion standards. This involves direct leadership of kitchen staff including training on recipes, equipment use, sanitation, and safety. The Kitchen Manager ensures proper inventory management including the ordering, receiving, and storage of food supplies and kitchen equipment. They also maintain hygiene and safety standards by enforcing strict compliance with HACCP guidelines, health department regulations, and ServSafe standards.

Additionally, this vital role involves administrative duties such as preparing schedules, reports, and documentation related to food safety, labor management, and financial reconciliation. The Kitchen Manager acts as the on-site leader who guarantees smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations daily. They manage labor costs by aligning staff scheduling with budgetary constraints and ensure thorough performance evaluations are conducted fairly and consistently. Working with children in a school environment requires the Kitchen Manager to be reliable, organized, and communicative, maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere for both staff and students.

This full-time position operates Monday through Friday with occasional extended weeks depending on the school calendar or special programs. The ideal candidate will have food service experience, preferably within school nutrition, possess ServSafe certification or be willing to obtain it before their start date, and demonstrate strong leadership and multitasking abilities. The role also requires physical stamina to work on their feet during full shifts, occasional heavy lifting, and capacity to operate in a fast-paced, moderately noisy kitchen environment.

By joining this team as a Kitchen Manager, the successful applicant will play an essential role in promoting good nutrition for students while fostering a safe, clean, and efficient foodservice operation that supports educational success and community health.