Budget Management, Communication Skills, Food Delivery, Food Safety, Food Services, Futures, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nutrition, Operations, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Safety Compliance, ServSafe Certification, Team Lead/Manager, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Food Service General Manager - Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!
School Dining Leadership
Are you a food service leader who's passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures.
What You'll Do:
- Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff
- Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
- Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being
- Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
- Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals
- Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture
We're Looking For:
- 3-5 years of experience in food service management (K-12 or institutional preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations
- A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities
- Family-friendly schedule - no nights or weekends
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans
- A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity
About Us:
At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you'll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that's more than a workplace-it's a hub of health, learning, and community.
Apply now and bring your leadership to the lunch line-one student, one meal at a time! At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.
Pay rate: $34/hour