Kitchen Manager

The Brunswick School Department is looking for a dynamic, experienced Kitchen Manager at the Kate Furbish Elementary School. The kitchen manager oversees all aspects of the kitchen operation, including but not limited to: preparing menus, prepping and cooking, ordering food and supplies, managing student accounts and a POS system. The kitchen manager will be involved in marketing, promotions and special meal offering. The manager also supervises four food service workers, oversees payroll, schedules and provides supervision and direction as needed. The Kate Furbish Elementary School Food Service program offers a cafeteria style service, serving roughly 275 breakfasts and up to 475 lunches daily. The food service program’s goals are to use as many fresh and local Maine products as possible, while maintaining reasonable food and labor costs. The kitchen manager will work closely with the Principal and School Nurse managing allergies and special diets for many children. The kitchen manager reports directly to the School Nutrition Director. The work schedule is mid-August through late June, Monday through Friday 6:00 - 2:30. There is an opportunity to work during the summer in the facilities and grounds department. The Brunswick School Department offers excellent benefits including: health insurance, dental, MePers PLD retirement, sick pay, personal days, vacation days, and paid holiday. The starting pay is $26.22 and will go up in August.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Applications will be reviewed through 12/23/2025. If the position is not filled, it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.