School Kitchen Lead: Manage Meals & Team

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Pueblo, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and deliver reliable service to hundreds of students each day.

Qualified candidates hold ServSafe certification and a high school diploma, with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site role offering competitive wages and benefits within a fast-paced educational setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required or 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 in 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

Team leadership

Staff training

Food safety

HACCP

Sanitation

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Inventory software

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Pueblo, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and deliver reliable service to hundreds of students each day.

Qualified candidates hold ServSafe certification and a high school diploma, with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site role offering competitive wages and benefits within a fast-paced educational setting.