K-12 Foodservice Ops Lead - Mon-Fri Day Shift

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with pretax and Roth options

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc in Plainview, TX, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to drive daily operations across K–12 foodservice sites. This role focuses on quality, staffing, scheduling, and financial performance to deliver excellent student meals and service.

The position demands 3+ years in foodservice, a relevant degree preferred, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems. A competitive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of foodservice or hospitality experience, including fresh food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in food service management, culinary arts, nutrition, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management (MPLH), inventory, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and POS or reporting systems.
• Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure consistent execution of food quality, portioning, presentation, and service standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Support team leadership and development, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management to drive engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor, controlling food and supply costs, and ensuring accurate cash handling and adherence to financial policies.
• Ensure compliance and operational excellence by following all company, district, and regulatory requirements related to food safety, sanitation, labor, and workplace standards.
• Partner with the General Manager and district stakeholders to meet client expectations, support site operations as needed, and deliver an outstanding customer experience for students, staff, and families.

Skills

Staff leadership

Cost control

Labor management

Food safety

Microsoft Office

POS / reporting systems

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Reporting systems

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc in Plainview, TX, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to drive daily operations across K–12 foodservice sites. This role focuses on quality, staffing, scheduling, and financial performance to deliver excellent student meals and service.

The position demands 3+ years in foodservice, a relevant degree preferred, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems. A competitive benefits package accompanies the role.