Kitchen Manager Floater - Lead School Cafeteria Ops

SLA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple Denver-area school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. You will travel between sites, supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lead in new kitchens daily.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Food service experience

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple Denver-area school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. You will travel between sites, supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lead in new kitchens daily.