General Manager - Texas School Nutrition
About The Position
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. 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. At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Requirements
- 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
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) and local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local ordinances.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
- Ability to learn new programs easily and quickly.
- 5 years’ experience in Food Service Management.
- Minimum 3 years experience in K-12 programs.
- Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
- Culinary background and a passion and interest in food.
- Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
- Demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to use “critical thinking” skills in order to resolve problems or improve program overall.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.
- Ability to act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.
- Ability to create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change.
- Ability to apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.
Nice To Haves
- K–12 or institutional food service management experience
- Bilingual Spanish
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
