Traveling School Kitchen Manager

SLA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to oversee cafeteria operations across multiple school sites in San Antonio. You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and coordinate with site staff to keep meals on schedule.

The ideal candidate has ServSafe certification, strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to travel daily between sites while maintaining high standards and customer service for students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification is required (or must be obtained before start).
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead is preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills are essential.
• Food service and inventory management experience is required.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
• Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR.
• Experience with POS systems is preferred.

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

Leadership

Food service management

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

SLA is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to oversee cafeteria operations across multiple school sites in San Antonio. You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety, manage inventory, and coordinate with site staff to keep meals on schedule.

The ideal candidate has ServSafe certification, strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to travel daily between sites while maintaining high standards and customer service for students.