School Kitchen Manager: Lead a Busy Cafeteria Team

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a school cafeteria, manage staff, and ensure safe, quality food service. You will oversee daily operations, training, inventory, and compliance while delivering reliable service in a busy K-12 environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work Monday through Friday with occasional extended weeks. Prior supervisory experience in school nutrition is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be willing 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.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children in a school environment.
• 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

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a school cafeteria, manage staff, and ensure safe, quality food service. You will oversee daily operations, training, inventory, and compliance while delivering reliable service in a busy K-12 environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work Monday through Friday with occasional extended weeks. Prior supervisory experience in school nutrition is highly valued.