School Kitchen Manager: Lead Meals, Safety & Team

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver quality service to students.

You will manage food production, inventory, schedules, and compliance with HACCP, ServSafe, and district policies while maintaining a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to work weekdays in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification required (or willing to obtain).
• Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children in a school environment.
• Pass 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, ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report repairs.
• Enforce HACCP, health regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage labor and align schedules with budget needs.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time; support kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver quality service to students.

You will manage food production, inventory, schedules, and compliance with HACCP, ServSafe, and district policies while maintaining a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to work weekdays in a school setting.