School Kitchen Leader: Team, Safety & Operations

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Tucson, AZ to lead daily school meal operations, supervise staff, and ensure food safety and quality. You will manage inventory, scheduling, and reporting while maintaining compliance with HACCP and ServSafe standards.

This full-time role requires strong leadership and organizational abilities in a fast-paced school kitchen. The position focuses on hands-on food production, staff training, paper workflows, and on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or willingness 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Tucson, AZ to lead daily school meal operations, supervise staff, and ensure food safety and quality. You will manage inventory, scheduling, and reporting while maintaining compliance with HACCP and ServSafe standards.

This full-time role requires strong leadership and organizational abilities in a fast-paced school kitchen. The position focuses on hands-on food production, staff training, paper workflows, and on-site