Traveling Kitchen Manager: Lead Across Campuses

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food preparation and safety, manage inventory, and step in wherever coverage is needed to keep meals on track.

This full-time role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and reliable transportation to travel between campuses daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification required or obtained before start.
• Experience as kitchen manager or lead preferred.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and time management.
• Food service and inventory management experience.
• Willing to travel daily to different school sites.
• Must pass background check, fingerprint screening and MVR.
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy.
• Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to provide leadership and support for kitchen operations
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, sanitation, and safe equipment use
• Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen areas and maintain equipment
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies at each site
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules to meet coverage and cost goals
• Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition program regulations
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed
• Act as the site lead and point of contact during float assignments
• Support and maintain a positive culture across teams and schools
• Submit reports and complete administrative tasks as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food preparation and safety, manage inventory, and step in wherever coverage is needed to keep meals on track.

This full-time role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and reliable transportation to travel between campuses daily.