School Kitchen Manager: Lead Teams & Serve Community

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

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

You will manage food preparation, hygiene, inventory, schedules, and reporting, while upholding HACCP standards and company policies in a fast-paced school environment.

Required: high school diploma and ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), reliable transportation, and ability to work Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Experience in school nutrition and supervisory background preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential.
• Must pass background check and fingerprint screening.

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, ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report repairs.
• Enforce HACCP, health department regulations, and ServSafe standards.
• Manage labor and scheduling to align with staffing and budget needs.
• Lead on-site operations and ensure smooth kitchen performance.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time.
• Support the school and food service program as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliable transportation

POS systems

Online reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Job description

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

You will manage food preparation, hygiene, inventory, schedules, and reporting, while upholding HACCP standards and company policies in a fast-paced school environment.

Required: high school diploma and ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), reliable transportation, and ability to work Monday through Friday.