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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
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Our organization is a dedicated and dynamic provider of school food services, committed to delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to students across multiple school sites. We take pride in supporting children’s health and education by ensuring that every meal served meets the highest standards of safety, taste, and nutritional value. Our company operates in the education sector, specializing in cafeteria and food service management within school environments, where we focus on effective food preparation, serving, and compliance with state and federal nutrition guidelines.

The position of Kitchen Manager Floater is essential within our team, as it requires a versatile, highly organized... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in kitchen management or food service leadership
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to adapt to different environments
  • reliable transportation for travel between sites
  • background check and fingerprint screening clearance
  • capable of standing for full shifts and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • availability Monday through Friday with some extended weeks
  • ability to manage kitchen staff and maintain compliance with safety regulations
  • experience with inventory and cash handling processes

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 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 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

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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