School Kitchen Manager - Lead Food Service & Safety

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food service operations at a school site in Pueblo, CO. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and maintain cleanliness and compliance with policies and programs.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, ServSafe certification, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with school staff to deliver quality meals to students while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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 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

Time management

Multitasking

Leadership experience

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Computer literacy

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily food service operations at a school site in Pueblo, CO. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and maintain cleanliness and compliance with policies and programs.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, ServSafe certification, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with school staff to deliver quality meals to students while adhering to