School Kitchen Manager: Lead Team & Meals

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee daily school meal operations. You will lead a team, manage food production, ensure safety standards, and maintain accurate records in a busy school kitchen.

In this role you will train staff, monitor inventory, and enforce HACCP and ServSafe guidelines while delivering excellent service to students and staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Experience in food service is required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable transportation is 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 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

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Leadership

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee daily school meal operations. You will lead a team, manage food production, ensure safety standards, and maintain accurate records in a busy school kitchen.

In this role you will train staff, monitor inventory, and enforce HACCP and ServSafe guidelines while delivering excellent service to students and staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.