School Kitchen Lead — Day Shift, Train & Ensure Safety

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. seeks a Kitchen Lead for our school food service operations in Sayreville, NJ. The role is Monday–Friday, day shift, 8 hours per day with summers off.

Ideal candidate has food service experience, familiarity with K-12 environments, and can lead staff while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. Training staff and ensuring PPE usage are key responsibilities; ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or K-12 food service preferred.
• Proven ability to lead staff and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Oversee serving and portioning processes.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock levels.
• Operate POS system and handle cashier duties.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met.

Skills

Food service experience

Leadership

Staff training

Safety compliance

PPE adherence

Tools

POS system

Job description

Maschio's Food Service Inc. seeks a Kitchen Lead for our school food service operations in Sayreville, NJ. The role is Monday–Friday, day shift, 8 hours per day with summers off.

Ideal candidate has food service experience, familiarity with K-12 environments, and can lead staff while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. Training staff and ensuring PPE usage are key responsibilities; ServSafe certification is a plus.