Kitchen Manager (Floater)

Lead Wherever You're Needed - Become a Kitchen Manager Floater!

Do you thrive in dynamic environments and love the challenge of stepping in to make things run smoothly? As a Kitchen Manager Floater, you'll support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. This role is ideal for experienced kitchen managers who are flexible, organized, and ready to lead with confidence in a variety of settings.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager Floater is responsible for managing daily food service operations at various school sites as assigned. This includes supervising kitchen teams, overseeing food prep and safety standards, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. Floaters must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into different kitchens with little notice.

Key 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

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

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Must be able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds

Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program