Traveling School Kitchen Manager Floater

Kipp Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kipp Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will travel between sites to provide leadership, oversee food production, and ensure safety and quality.

This role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to manage inventory and labor. You will train staff, maintain records, and ensure compliance with nutrition programs while supporting a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be 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 to different school sites daily.
• Background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR required.
• Comfortable 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
• Submit reports and complete administrative tasks as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school food service

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service mindset

Leadership

Food service management

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Kipp Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You will travel between sites to provide leadership, oversee food production, and ensure safety and quality.

This role requires ServSafe certification, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to manage inventory and labor. You will train staff, maintain records, and ensure compliance with nutrition programs while supporting a positive team culture.