Kitchen Manager

Role overview

This position leads the food service function at a school site in Eastern Region, Uganda. The Kitchen Manager is accountable for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including meal production, service quality, team supervision, sanitation, inventory control, and compliance with safety and organizational standards. The role combines hands-on kitchen support with site-level leadership in a busy, student-focused environment.

What you will do

• Direct the full food preparation and service process to ensure meals meet standards for quality, safety, and correct portioning.
• Coach, assign, and oversee kitchen staff on recipes, equipment use, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare routine paperwork, schedules, and operational reports on a daily and weekly basis.
• Track supplies, manage stock levels, and handle ordering, receiving, and storage procedures properly.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and flag maintenance or repair concerns when needed.
• Apply HACCP requirements, public health rules, and ServSafe-aligned food safety practices.
• Manage labor planning so staffing levels remain aligned with operational needs and budget limits.
• Ensure company policies are followed and performance reviews are completed fairly and consistently.
• Maintain temperature records, cleaning logs, and other required food safety documentation.
• Carry out cash handling and reconciliation tasks accurately.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader for smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operations.
• Complete assigned reports and other tasks within required timelines.
• Support the school and food service program with additional duties as needed.

Qualification requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent qualification is required.
• ServSafe certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it before joining.
• Previous experience in food service is necessary; experience in school nutrition is an advantage.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in inventory control and ordering is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time management skills are needed.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Comfort with working in a school setting and around children is essential.
• A background check and fingerprint screening must be passed.
• Experience using POS systems and online reporting tools is preferred.
• Basic math ability and computer literacy are required.

Work conditions

• This is a full-time on-site role, typically running Monday to Friday, with occasional extended weeks when required.
• The job involves standing for the entire shift and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and hand use are part of the role.
• Work takes place in a moderately noisy, fast-moving kitchen environment.
• Participation in company meetings or training sessions may be required.

Equal opportunity notice

The employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and participates in the E-Verify employment eligibility program.