Cafeteria Kitchen Manager - Lead Food Service

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt ISD-District Office in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food service operations at an assigned school site. You will supervise kitchen staff, train on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering, maintaining HACCP standards, preparing reports, and coordinating with school leadership to align staffing with budget needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable before start.
• Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred; inventory and ordering experience helpful.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production and service to meet quality, safety, and portion standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation.
• Prepare daily and weekly paperwork, reports, and schedules.
• Monitor inventory and ensure proper ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report any repair needs.
• Enforce HACCP, health dept. regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage labor and ensure schedules align with staffing and budget needs.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned.
• On-site leadership to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food safety standards

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Roosevelt ISD-District Office in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food service operations at an assigned school site. You will supervise kitchen staff, train on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering, maintaining HACCP standards, preparing reports, and coordinating with school leadership to align staffing with budget needs.