School Kitchen Leader: Manage Operations & Impact

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, and ensure food safety for hundreds of students.

You will manage inventory, training, scheduling, and ensure compliance with HACCP and ServSafe in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership, district collaboration, and a commitment to nutrition standards across the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain.
• School nutrition and supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and service meeting safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes and sanitation.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Ensure HACCP and ServSafe compliance.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Lead on-site operations and handle reports and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, and ensure food safety for hundreds of students.

You will manage inventory, training, scheduling, and ensure compliance with HACCP and ServSafe in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership, district collaboration, and a commitment to nutrition standards across the program.