General Manager - School Nutrition

The General Manager is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures for all aspects of the Food Nutrition /Dining Program for which he/she oversees. The program services a student enrollment of 2500‐9,999. The Manager will ensure that all guidelines, relating to the NSLP, are adhered to in all schools, consistently. Stay current with USDA regulations and ensure menus and processes are in compliance at all times.

What You Will Do

Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development using Whitsons approved systems and policies. Manage program within all budgetary guidelines established by Whitsons.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must spend 80% of workday in the schools observing and supporting team. Conducts recurring inventory; maintaining records to comply with Whitsons, government and accrediting agency standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in any field plus a state-recognized school nutrition director certificate OR Bachelor's degree in any field plus at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience OR Associate's degree in a related field plus at least 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in food service operations management
• Minimum 3-5 years of general management experience with full P&L responsibility
• 3 years’ experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required
• Minimum 1 years experience in K-12 programs required
• ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment
• Additional management or hospitality certifications a plus

Benefits

• Salary: $1,935 - $2,200 per week
• Paid time off
• Vacation and other planned time off during school closures
• Flexible scheduling
• Travel throughout school district
• All approved travel and related expenses will be covered by the Company
• Bi-lingual in Spanish highly desirable