School Kitchen Manager — Lead Team, Food Safety & Ops

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the Germantown MSD-District Office. You will lead daily operation of the school cafeteria, manage staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality service to hundreds of students each day.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen and a commitment to safety and compliance. The Kitchen Manager will oversee production and service, train staff, manage inventory, handle paperwork, and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or 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 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

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

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 for the Germantown MSD-District Office. You will lead daily operation of the school cafeteria, manage staff, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality service to hundreds of students each day.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen and a commitment to safety and compliance. The Kitchen Manager will oversee production and service, train staff, manage inventory, handle paperwork, and ensure adherence to