Top 345 Kitchen manager school Jobs

Central Kitchen Lead
Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency —Santa Clarita, CA
- $23.00 - $28.56 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director, Lead Pre-k, & Cook
Storybrook Academy —Flowery Branch, GA
- From $12 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Manager - Guymon School District
SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence —Guymon, OK
- From $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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2026-2027 Food Service Kitchen Manager
Bennington Public Schools —Bennington, NE
- $21.30 - $24.10 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Chef Manager - The Leffell School
FISD —Hartsdale, NY
- $63,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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3d
School Food Services Manager I, II, III - Moanalua High
Hawaii State Department of Education —Honolulu, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Temporary
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mastery Charter High School Smedley- Kitchen Manager
The Nutrition Group —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- High school
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Mastery Charter Lenfest High School-Kitchen Manager
The Nutrition Group —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- High school
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Mastery Charter High Scho - Kitchen Manager - School Division
The Nutrition Group —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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School Food Services Manager I, II, III - Lahaina Intermediate
Hawaii State Department of Education —Lahaina, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mastery Charter Cleveland School - Kitchen Manager
The Nutrition Group —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Mastery Charter School Gratz - Kitchen Manager
The Nutrition Group —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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School Kitchen Manager - FG
Legacy Traditional Schools —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Food Services Manager I, II - Kalihi Uka Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education —Honolulu, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Food Services Manager II - Pope Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education —Waimānalo, HI
- $6,105.07 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Food Services Manager I, II - Kaimuki Middle
Hawaii State Department of Education —Honolulu, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Food Services Manager I, II - Lanai High & Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education —Lanai City, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Food Services Manager I, II - Waimalu Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education —‘Aiea, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Food Services Manager I, II - Kaiulani Elementary
Hawaii State Department of Education —Honolulu, HI
- $5,732.27 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Kitchen Assistant Manager - Roosevelt High School
Seattle Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $22.21 - $26.83 an hour
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level

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Central Kitchen Lead

Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency -
Santa Clarita, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.00 - $28.56 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
ServSafe
Team leadership
Food Safety Manager Certification
Food portioning
Menu planning
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Institutional kitchen experience
HACCP
Kitchen staff training
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Measuring ingredients
Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description

Summary

The Central Kitchen Lead organizes, sequences, and leads large-scale food production and packaging operations within the School Day Cafe Central Kitchen. This role ensures meals meet USDA standards for quality, nutrition, and safety while maintaining efficient workflow, staff coordination, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The Lead oversees production lines, food preparation, baking, assembly, catering, and delivery processes, serving as the working lead for Central Kitchen staff. This position requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for producing nutritious meals that support student well-being and the School Day Cafe mission.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Central Kitchen Lead is a working lead responsible for supervising day-to-day kitchen operations, maintaining production schedules, ensuring quality control, and training staff. This role bridges management direction with production execution-ensuring consistency, safety, and high performance across all food service operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are examples of assignments performed by incumbents in this classification. It is not a comprehensive list of duties, nor is it restrictive regarding job assignments.

Requires attendance at monthly site team leader meetings.
Organizes and sequences production phases, and assigns tasks to food service staff for cooking, baking, packaging, and assembly lines.
Prepares and adjusts recipes to produce the correct quantities of meals based on projections and menu plans.
Leads production of both hot and cold menu items, baked goods, and specialty items in compliance with USDA and district nutritional standards.
Trains, directs, and supports Central Kitchen staff on food preparation techniques, sanitation standards, and equipment operation.
Places and verifies food and supply orders; monitors deliveries and communicates shortages or substitutions.
Coordinates catering operations including menu planning, setup, delivery, and event support.
Maintains and verifies HACCP records for all products ordered, received, prepared, and served.
Participates in monthly team leader meetings and contributes to departmental goal setting.
Conducts and records daily and monthly inventories; ensures rotation and proper storage of food items.
Monitors food quality, appearance, taste, and temperature; implements corrective actions as needed.
Operates and maintains commercial kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, kettles, slicers, and proofers.
Ensures adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality standards in accordance with School Day Cafe and state regulations.
Collaborates with the Central Kitchen Manager to evaluate production efficiency and implement process improvements.
Performs and supervises cleaning, sanitation, and equipment maintenance to maintain compliance.
Provides feedback and performance input for staff evaluations.
Maintains clear communication with site leads, school staff, and transportation teams to ensure timely delivery of meals.
Supports nutrition education, student activities, and community outreach events.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Central Kitchen.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Institutional quantity food preparation, production scheduling, and service methods.
Large-scale catering and packaging operations.
Food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP, ServSafe).
Federal and state regulations governing child nutrition programs.
Modern institutional kitchen and safe operation procedures.
Inventory control, recordkeeping, and computerized reporting systems.
Basic arithmetic, weights, measures, and portion control.
Effective leadership practices including team building, training, and performance coaching.

Ability to:

Lead and motivate a diverse food production team in a high-volume environment.
Plan, organize, and execute multiple production schedules under tight deadlines.
Adjust and extend recipes to meet production needs and maintain quality standards.
Operate and troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment.
Interpret menus, recipes, and production records accurately.
Maintain composure under pressure while ensuring high-quality service.
Communicate effectively with staff, management, and school partners.
Apply strict food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Education and Experience

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Formal training or coursework in culinary arts, food service management, or nutrition preferred or highly desirable.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional or commercial food service operations, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Additional education may substitute for some experience.

License and Certificates

Current ServSafe Food Safety and Sanitation Manager Certification.

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily in a commercial kitchen with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions and tolerate fluctuations in temperature.

Hazards

Electrical shock
Physical strain and injuries
Fall risks
Chemical exposure
Ergonomic risks
Driving hazards
Mental stress
Exposure to particulate matter
Emergency situations

Physical Requirements

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and the Associated Tasks listed on this job description are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and Associated Tasks which may be required of positions in this class. The Santa Clarita Valley Food Services Agency encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Only applications received via EDJOIN at, https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2247107 will be considered.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.56 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Central Kitchen Lead

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