Kitchen Manager Floater - School Cafeteria

About the role

The Kitchen Manager Floater supports multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. The role suits experienced kitchen managers who are flexible, organized and ready to step into different kitchens with little notice. It involves travelling between sites to manage daily food service operations, including supervision, food safety, inventory and regulatory compliance.

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
• Keep all kitchen areas clean 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 temperature logs, cleaning schedules and safety checklists
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed
• Act as site lead and point of contact during float assignments
• Support a positive culture across teams and schools and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained before starting)
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred
• 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
• Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks; must be able to stand full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds

Required skills

• ServSafe certification
• POS system experience and basic computer literacy preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability and time management skills