Campus Kitchen Leader: Food Safety & Team Coach

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

National Hertitage Academies Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality service to hundreds of students.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, inventory control, HACCP compliance, reporting, and a commitment to safety and nutrition. Full-time, weekday schedule with occasional extended weeks; background checks and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification is required or must be obtained before start.
• Food service experience is required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children in a school setting.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Experience with POS systems and online reporting preferred.
• Basic math and computer literacy required.

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 compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage labor and ensure schedules align with staffing and budget needs.
• Uphold company policies and administer fair, consistent performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation.
• Follow proper cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Act as the on-site leader responsible for smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operations.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the school and food service program.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

Comfortable with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

National Hertitage Academies Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality service to hundreds of students.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, inventory control, HACCP compliance, reporting, and a commitment to safety and nutrition. Full-time, weekday schedule with occasional extended weeks; background checks and reliable transportation required.