Kitchen Manager (Floater) - $22 to $24 per HOUR

The hiring establishment for this role is a school food service provider that operates multiple school cafeterias, delivering nutritious and quality meals to students throughout various educational institutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company values diversity and inclusion, participating actively in the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program to ensure lawful hiring practices. With a commitment to promoting child nutrition and maintaining high standards across its operations, the company prides itself on a culture that supports teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement in food service within school environments. This organization is dedicated to fostering positive experiences both for the children served and the employees who make these daily meals possible. They employ professionals who are passionate about food service, safety, and contributing positively to the community of schools they serve. The role of Kitchen Manager Floater is a crucial leadership position designed for experienced kitchen managers who thrive in dynamic and flexible work environments. This full-time position requires the individual to travel daily between different school sites to provide consistent leadership, oversight, and support for cafeteria operations where coverage is needed most. Unlike a static managerial role limited to one site, the float role offers variety and challenges as the kitchen manager must quickly adapt to new environments, lead unfamiliar teams, and maintain high operational standards across multiple locations. The Kitchen Manager Floater is responsible for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring that food production meets quality and safety standards, overseeing equipment maintenance, managing inventory, and complying with all federal, state, and internal regulations related to food safety and child nutrition programs. This position demands excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and strong communication abilities to effectively lead and motivate diverse teams under varying circumstances. The Kitchen Manager Floater serves as the site lead during their assignments, ensuring thorough cleanliness, proper cash handling, scheduling efficiency, and timely completion of all required documentation. This role not only supports the operational goals of each kitchen but also fosters a positive and collaborative culture among staff and participating schools, further promoting a supportive environment for all stakeholders. The ability to manage multiple priorities, embrace travel requirements, and maintain rigorous safety and sanitation standards makes this position vital for the seamless functioning of the school food service operations.

• 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 required
• food service and inventory management experience required
• reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily required
• must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR
• comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams required
• experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred
• customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children required
• must be able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
• frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands
• able to work varying kitchen environments with moderate noise levels
• full-time schedule Monday through Friday with occasional extended weeks
• must be able to travel between schools and attend meetings as needed