General Manager - Keller School Nutrition

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

* Serv Safe 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: $78,000 to $88,000.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND

COMPETENCIES:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR

* Associate's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience

Certifications:

* Serv Safe Mandatory
- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local ordinances.

Computer

Skills:

* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.

* Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.

* Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.

Other Qualifications,

Experience:

* 5 years' experience in Food Service Management required.

* Minimum 3 years experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.

* Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food

* Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.

* Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities

* Must be able to use "critical thinking" skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.

* Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.

* Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills

* Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

* Communication

o Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.

* Customer Focus

o Act in the best interest…