Assistant Manager - Keller School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Keller, TX

2d•$55,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Food Service Manager – Support, Lead & Grow in School Nutrition! School Dining Support & Leadership Are you a hands-on food service professional with a heart for helping teams succeed? Join our school nutrition team as an Assistant Food Service Manager, where you’ll support daily operations, ensure compliance, and help deliver healthy meals that fuel student success.

Requirements

3+ years of food service management experience, preferably in a K–12 or institutional setting
A culinary background with working knowledge of recipes, production, and portion control
Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills
Knowledge of USDA meal programs and local health department guidelines
Ability to multi-task, think critically, and solve problems on the go
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email communication
ServSafe certification required (or ability to obtain)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with concentration or certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR Associates 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. OR High School diploma AND at least Five (5) years' experience in school nutrition programs.
3 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Manager required.
Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and reservation management software such as OpenTable
Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and understanding of profit margins and revenue optimization strategies
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for scheduling, payroll, reporting, and communication
Understanding of labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements related to employee management and workplace safety
Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking a plus!

Responsibilities

Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple school kitchens
Help lead a team that prepares and serves nutritious, high-quality meals to students
Assist with scheduling, inventory, food safety, and compliance with USDA nutrition programs (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
Serve as a key point of contact for school staff and clients in the absence of the General Manager
Train, mentor, and support team members to promote a positive and productive kitchen culture
Monitor budgetary goals, help manage costs, and ensure effective use of commodities
Assist with audits, inspections, and ensure kitchens are always ready for review
Be present in the schools—80% of your day will be spent in action, supporting your teams on-site