Traveling School Kitchen Manager Floater

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food production, safety, inventory, and compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Floaters must be adaptable and confident in new environments. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to serving students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or obtained before start).
• Prior experience as 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 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service

Willingness to travel

POS systems

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food production, safety, inventory, and compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Floaters must be adaptable and confident in new environments. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to serving students.