School Kitchen Manager III — Lead Nutrition & Safety

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Kitchen Manager III to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious meals, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The role includes staff development and coordination with supervisors to maintain high service standards across school cafeterias.

The position emphasizes food safety, inventory management, and collaboration with leadership to support district nutrition programs and community relations.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• One (1) year of professional work experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Proficient in the English language with the ability read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be ServSafe certified within first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to serve nutritious meals in a clean, caring atmosphere.
• Ensure HACCP mandates and USDA/health department regulations are met.
• Submit food/non-food orders, inventory, maintenance and production sheets to the central office.
• Supervise and train approximately up to 8 employees.
• Delegate tasks to staff and ensure timely completion while upholding food safety regulations.
• Follow leadership directives and participate in required meetings/trainings; drive/deliver to satellite locations as needed.
• Manage inventory of $15,000–$25,000 and protect student information.
• Stay current with district/department communications and relay information to staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Equivalency diploma

ServSafe certification within first year

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Kitchen Manager III to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious meals, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The role includes staff development and coordination with supervisors to maintain high service standards across school cafeterias.

The position emphasizes food safety, inventory management, and collaboration with leadership to support district nutrition programs and community relations.