Budget Management, Communication Skills, Food Delivery, Food Safety, Food Services, Futures, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nutrition, Operations, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Secondary School, 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 whos 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 Youll 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.
Were 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, youll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen thats more than a workplace-its 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.
Salary: $60,000