School Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Meals & Safety

SLA; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver nutritious meals to hundreds of students each day.

The role blends hands-on kitchen duties with leadership, inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, ServSafe standards, and district policies.

This full-time position requires reliability, strong organization, and the ability to work in a school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or willing to obtain).
• Food service experience required; school nutrition experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Inventory and ordering experience preferred.
• 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 and ServSafe standards; comply with health department regulations.
• Manage labor and ensure schedules align with staffing and budget needs.
• Submit reports and complete tasks on time as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Transport/drive

POS systems

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Online reporting

Job description

SLA in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the school cafeteria operations, supervise staff, ensure food safety, and deliver nutritious meals to hundreds of students each day.

The role blends hands-on kitchen duties with leadership, inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, ServSafe standards, and district policies.

This full-time position requires reliability, strong organization, and the ability to work in a school environment.