Assistant Kitchen Manager: Culinary Leadership & Training

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

You will assist the Kitchen Manager with menu planning, inventory, ordering, training, and mentoring, helping deliver nutritious meals to students and staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years in a kitchen, and knowledge of food safety; ServSafe is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a kitchen environment, preferably supervisory.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Help in menu planning and food preparation to meet nutritional guidelines.
• Manage inventory, including ordering and receiving food supplies.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to improve culinary skills and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

You will assist the Kitchen Manager with menu planning, inventory, ordering, training, and mentoring, helping deliver nutritious meals to students and staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years in a kitchen, and knowledge of food safety; ServSafe is a plus.