School Kitchen Manager - Lead & Serve Safely

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Gering (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong organization, and ability to manage inventory, cash handling, and reporting. Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks and collaboration with school teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or willing to obtain prior to start).
• Experience in food service, preferably in school nutrition, and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily food production and service to meet quality and safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, equipment safety, and sanitation.
• Prepare daily/weekly paperwork, reports, and schedules.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage labor and scheduling within budget constraints.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

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

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong organization, and ability to manage inventory, cash handling, and reporting. Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks and collaboration with school teams.