Traveling School Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is hiring a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed.

You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety standards, and ensure inventory accuracy while complying with federal, state, and company regulations. This role requires adaptability and strong leadership across diverse kitchens.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained before start).
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
• Food service and inventory management experience required.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
• Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR.
• Comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams.
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred.
• Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to lead kitchen operations.
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety.
• Train and supervise staff on recipes, sanitation, and safety.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain equipment.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately and on time.
• Manage inventory and ordering at each site.
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules.
• Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition regs.
• Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists.
• Ensure cash handling procedures are followed.
• Act as site lead during float assignments.
• Support a positive culture across teams.
• Submit reports and administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties to support school food service.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service

Food service experience

Inventory management

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is hiring a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed.

You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety standards, and ensure inventory accuracy while complying with federal, state, and company regulations. This role requires adaptability and strong leadership across diverse kitchens.