General Manager - Conval School Nutrition
About The Position
The General Manager leads a school nutrition food service team and oversees daily cafeteria operations to provide nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff. The role manages scheduling, inventory, compliance, food safety, budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals. The General Manager partners with school staff to support student health, learning, and well-being; ensures compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines; and fosters a positive, student-centered, inclusive kitchen culture. The position is hands-on during mealtimes, with office work typically completed before or after mealtimes. Work is primarily in a cafeteria or food service establishment. The role may require extended hours, including evenings or weekends, travel among multiple work sites, occasional out-of-district travel, and driving a personal vehicle to other work sites.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in food service management.
- At least three years of experience in K–12 programs.
- A culinary background and interest in food.
- Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations.
- ServSafe certification is mandatory; local food safety certification is required if applicable in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any major plus a state-recognized certificate in a relevant field; or an associate’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus at least one year of relevant school nutrition program experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ability to communicate using email and similar platforms, and ability to learn new programs quickly.
- Demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, time management, organizational, leadership, and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of local ordinances.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday, walk, sit, talk, hear, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K–12 or institutional food service management.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Lead the food service team in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff.
- Oversee daily operations, including 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, including NSLP and SBP.
- Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals.
- Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture.
- Develop team members and manage multiple priorities.
- Apply critical thinking to resolve problems and improve the overall program.
- Communicate with clients, parents, students, and support staff verbally, electronically, and in writing.
- Follow cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Family-friendly schedule described as no nights or weekends.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
