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Kitchen Manager (Floater)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development

Job Description

The Kitchen Manager Floater position is an exciting opportunity within a dynamic school food service environment, designed for highly adaptable professionals who thrive in leadership roles across multiple locations. This role exists within the school nutrition sector, where the primary responsibility is to ensure smooth cafeteria operations across various school sites, helping maintain high standards of food service, safety, and customer satisfaction. The employer behind this role focuses on providing nutritious meals to students while complying with rigorous regulatory standards, which demand attention to detail, proactive management, and strong team leadership.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServSafe certification required or must be obtained before start
  • Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred
  • Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills
  • 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
  • Comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams
  • Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred
  • Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain before start
  • Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred
  • Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills
  • Food service and inventory management experience
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily
  • Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR
  • Comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams
  • Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred
  • Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children

Job Duties

  • 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 cleanliness of all kitchen areas and maintain equipment
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location