Traveling Kitchen Manager Floater Lead at Multiple Sites

SLA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA seeks a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple New Orleans school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep, safety practices, inventory, and regulatory compliance while traveling between sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and a background in food service and inventory management. This full-time role offers stability and opportunities to impact student meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification preferred or must be obtained before start.
• Prior kitchen manager or lead experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.
• Food service and inventory management experience required.
• Willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
• Background check and fingerprint screening required.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to lead kitchen operations.
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes and sanitation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving at each site.
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules for coverage and cost goals.
• Ensure compliance with ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition regulations.
• Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

SLA seeks a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple New Orleans school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep, safety practices, inventory, and regulatory compliance while traveling between sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and a background in food service and inventory management. This full-time role offers stability and opportunities to impact student meals.