School Kitchen Operations Leader

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations. You will supervise staff, oversee food production and service, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ServSafe, strong leadership, and the ability to manage inventories and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification is required (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Food service experience is required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working around children in a school environment.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

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 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 performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation.
• Follow cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Act as on-site leader for smooth, safe kitchen operations.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned.
• Perform other duties to support the school and food service program.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory management

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily school cafeteria operations. You will supervise staff, oversee food production and service, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ServSafe, strong leadership, and the ability to manage inventories and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. Equal opportunity employer.