School Kitchen Leader: Food Safety & Operations

SLA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver quality service to hundreds of students each day.

You will manage inventory, maintain HACCP compliance, train staff, handle scheduling and reporting, and act as on-site leader in a fast-paced kitchen.

ServSafe certification and school nutrition experience are preferred; candidates must pass a background check and be reliable and community‑minded.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain.
• Food service experience, preferably in schools.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Pass background check and fingerprint screening.
• Experience with POS systems and online reporting.
• Basic math and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily 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

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Inventory software

Job description

SLA in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver quality service to hundreds of students each day.

You will manage inventory, maintain HACCP compliance, train staff, handle scheduling and reporting, and act as on-site leader in a fast-paced kitchen.

ServSafe certification and school nutrition experience are preferred; candidates must pass a background check and be reliable and community‑minded.