School Kitchen Manager: Lead Meals, Safety & Service

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen Manager at Abernathy ISD will oversee daily food service operations at an assigned school site, lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food safety standards, and providing hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality meals to students while controlling costs and maintaining accuracy in reports and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or willing to obtain before 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

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Computer literacy

Job description

The Kitchen Manager at Abernathy ISD will oversee daily food service operations at an assigned school site, lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food safety standards, and providing hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality meals to students while controlling costs and maintaining accuracy in reports and schedules.