School Kitchen Manager: Lead Large-Scale Meal Service

Albanyschools; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany School of Humanities is seeking a Cook Manager to oversee all aspects of food preparation and service for 500+ students. You will directly supervise 5–10 employees, ensure compliance with DOH regulations and National School Lunch/Breakfast programs, and manage inventory, ordering, and daily recordkeeping.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to safety and sanitation, and the ability to handle cash and time records.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in large scale cooking or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Food Service Administration, Dietetics or Nutrition with one year of large-scale food prep experience.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, recordkeeping, sanitation and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of food preparation and serving for 500+ students.
• Directly supervise 5-10 employees.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations and NSLP/National School Lunch/Breakfast programs.
• Manage daily operations, inventory, ordering and recordkeeping.
• Maintain quality control, safe storage, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
• Handle cash, time records and perform duties requiring heavy lifting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food service mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Food Service Administration

Job description

Albany School of Humanities is seeking a Cook Manager to oversee all aspects of food preparation and service for 500+ students. You will directly supervise 5–10 employees, ensure compliance with DOH regulations and National School Lunch/Breakfast programs, and manage inventory, ordering, and daily recordkeeping.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to safety and sanitation, and the ability to handle cash and time records.