General Manager - South Holland School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group

  • South Holland, IL
  • 22 days ago

    Highlights

    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. As our General Manager, you'll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Holland, IL

    Description

    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.

    $50,000

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