Lead School Kitchen Operations & Safety

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations in a school cafeteria, manage staff, ensure food safety, and deliver great service to hundreds of students daily. You will oversee production, training, inventory, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it, strong organization, and supervisory experience. This is a full-time position with weekday schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be willing to obtain prior to start).
• Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children and within a school environment.
• 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

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations in a school cafeteria, manage staff, ensure food safety, and deliver great service to hundreds of students daily. You will oversee production, training, inventory, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it, strong organization, and supervisory experience. This is a full-time position with weekday schedules.