Traveling Kitchen Manager – Lead School Cafeterias and Teams

SLA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. The role requires adaptability, strong supervision of kitchen teams, food prep, safety, inventory and ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will travel daily between campuses, manage schedules, enforce ServSafe and HACCP standards, handle cash procedures, and maintain accurate logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or obtained before start).
• Prior kitchen manager or lead experience preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
• Food service and inventory management experience required.
• Willingness to travel daily between sites.

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

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Food service

Inventory management

Customer service

Team leadership

POS systems

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Computer literacy

Job description

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. The role requires adaptability, strong supervision of kitchen teams, food prep, safety, inventory and ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will travel daily between campuses, manage schedules, enforce ServSafe and HACCP standards, handle cash procedures, and maintain accurate logs.