School Kitchen Manager Floater: Lead & Travel Between Sites

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; Laketon Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen Manager Floater role with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC focuses on supporting multiple school sites in Muskegon, MI by leading cafeteria operations across locations. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Ideal candidates are flexible, organized leaders who can adapt to different kitchens on short notice; ServSafe certification is required (or obtained before start),

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained before start).
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
• Food service and inventory management experience required.
• Willingness to travel daily between school sites.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to provide leadership and support for kitchen operations.
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, sanitation, and safe equipment use.
• Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen areas and maintain equipment.
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies at each site.
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules to meet coverage and cost goals.
• Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition program regulations.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists.
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed.
• Act as the site lead and point of contact during float assignments.
• Support and maintain a positive culture across teams and schools.
• Submit reports and complete administrative tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school food service.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

The Kitchen Manager Floater role with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC focuses on supporting multiple school sites in Muskegon, MI by leading cafeteria operations across locations. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Ideal candidates are flexible, organized leaders who can adapt to different kitchens on short notice; ServSafe certification is required (or obtained before start),