School Kitchen Manager: Lead Food Safety & Service

SLA; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations in a school cafeteria, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality meals for hundreds of students.

You will train kitchen staff, manage inventory, complete reports, and maintain HACCP and ServSafe standards while aligning with policy and budget. This full-time, on-site role requires strong organization and communication in a fast-paced educational environment.

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.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children and within 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

Food service

Food safety

Communication

Inventory management

Team supervision

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations in a school cafeteria, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality meals for hundreds of students.

You will train kitchen staff, manage inventory, complete reports, and maintain HACCP and ServSafe standards while aligning with policy and budget. This full-time, on-site role requires strong organization and communication in a fast-paced educational environment.