School Nutrition Kitchen Manager
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Description
Position: School Nutrition Kitchen Manager
Supervisor: School Operations Director
Work Site: The Main Street Academy; College Park, GA
Supervisor: School Operations Director
Work Site: The Main Street Academy; College Park, GA
Work Hours: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm | Full Time - Benefits Eligible
Compensation Range: $40,335 - $56,288 (based on verifiable years of experience)
Position Purpose
The Kitchen Manager oversees the daily operations of the school nutrition program, including food preparation, meal service, staff assignments, inventory management, deliveries, sanitation, food safety, production records, equipment readiness, and staff training.
The Kitchen Manager provides direct supervision of kitchen personnel, including coordinating interviews, supporting onboarding and training, monitoring employee performance, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing performance or conduct concerns through appropriate coaching and corrective action.
This position ensures operational readiness for health department inspections, supports compliance reviews and audits, and maintains accurate and timely documentation. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for providing the School Nutrition Coordinator with all required production records, inventory logs, meal counts, supporting documentation, and other operational information necessary to facilitate state reporting, monthly reimbursement claims, purchasing, and program compliance.
Required Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
Certification / Licensure
- National Restaurant SERV Safe Certification preferred.
- State Department of Education training requirements must be completed within five (5) years of hire.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of food service and/or management experience required. Preference will be given to individuals with experience as a school food service manager or assistant manager
- Institutional or school food service management experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Kitchen Operations
- Direct and coordinate daily kitchen activities and workflow.
- Assign daily responsibilities to food service staff.
- Monitor meal preparation, production schedules, and service timelines.
- Ensure meals are prepared according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.
Food Production and Service
- Prepare, cook, and serve food items according to established standards.
- Ensure food quality, proper portioning, and presentation.
- Monitor meal service operations to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with special meal functions and catering activities as assigned.
- Respond to operational issues that arise during meal service.
Food Safety and Sanitation
- Ensure compliance with daily food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Complete and maintain production records, temperature logs, and sanitation records.
- Monitor food storage, handling, and holding temperatures.
- Ensure cleaning and sanitation schedules are completed.
- Immediately report compliance concerns or potential violations to the Food Service Coordinator.
Inventory and Receiving
- Receive deliveries and verify quantity and quality of products.
- Store food and supplies according to established procedures.
- Maintain daily inventory control and stock rotation practices.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to the Food Service Coordinator.
- Report product shortages, discrepancies, or waste concerns.
Staff Leadership and Training
- Provide day-to-day direction to food service employees.
- Train staff on kitchen procedures, equipment operation, food preparation techniques, and sanitation requirements.
- Staff scheduling and duty assignments
- Monitor employee performance during daily operations.
- Provide operational coaching and immediate corrective instruction as necessary.
- Communicate staffing or performance concerns to the Director of School Operations as deemed appropriate.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
- Monitor kitchen equipment for safe and proper operation.
- Report equipment malfunctions and repair needs.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized facility.
- Ensure equipment is used properly and according to established guidelines.
Documentation and Reporting
- Complete required daily production records and operational documentation.
- Maintain accurate inventory, receiving, and food production records.
- Report operational concerns, staffing issues, food safety concerns, and equipment problems to the Food Service Coordinator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides daily operational supervision of food service staff.
- Assigns work and monitors completion of daily tasks.
- Provides training and operational guidance.
Other Duties
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Responsible for employee evaluations and disciplinary actions
- Assists the Food Services Coordinator with budgeting, regulatory compliance administration, or program audits.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of food service standards, best practices, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Ability to lead food preparation using sound nutritional principles, customer acceptability, and cost awareness
- Ability to support food cost control through proper planning and inventory practices
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, district staff, and diverse groups
- Ability to make decisions in critical situations
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, pushing, and pulling as needed to support kitchen operations
- Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 75 pounds
- Ability to work with hands in hot water and approved cleaning chemicals
Benefits
The Main Street Academy offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits.
Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in applicable insurance benefits upon meeting the requirements of their employment classification and the respective benefit plans. Enrollment must be completed within the designated new-hire enrollment period, during annual Open Enrollment, or following a qualifying life event, in accordance with plan guidelines.
Eligible positions also participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), subject to applicable state membership requirements.
Disclaimer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
This position description is intended for internal use and attachment to employment or service-related agreements. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as operational needs require. Employment remains subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and organizational policies.
Summer Operations Disclaimer*
The Food Service Coordinator and Kitchen Manger may be required to support summer school operations, including opening the kitchen, preparing meals, and servicing students during summer instructional programs, as determined by The Main Street Academy. This employment agreement expressly authorizes such duties. Employees assigned to summer operations will be notified no later than May 15th of the applicable school year.