School Nutrition Kitchen Manager

The Main Street Academy • College Park, GA

8h • $40,335 - $56,288 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nutrition Kitchen Manager oversees daily operations of The Main Street Academy’s school nutrition program in College Park, Georgia. The role covers food preparation and meal service, staff assignments and supervision, inventory and deliveries, sanitation and food safety, production records, equipment readiness, and employee training. The manager provides direct supervision of kitchen personnel, including supporting interviews and onboarding, monitoring performance, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance or conduct concerns through coaching and corrective action.

The position maintains readiness for health department inspections and supports compliance reviews and audits. It maintains accurate, timely documentation and provides the School Nutrition Coordinator with production records, inventory logs, meal counts, supporting documents, and other information needed for state reporting, reimbursement claims, purchasing, and program compliance. The manager may also assist with budgeting, regulatory compliance administration, and program audits. Summer school kitchen operations may be assigned, with notice by May 15.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $40,335–$56,288. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of food service and/or management experience. A college degree and National Restaurant SERV Safe Certification are preferred; required State Department of Education training must be completed within five years of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of food service and/or management experience.
• Complete State Department of Education training requirements within five years of hire.
• Knowledge of food service standards, best practices, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to lead food preparation using sound nutritional principles, customer acceptability, and cost awareness.
• Ability to support food cost control through planning and inventory practices.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, district staff, and diverse groups.
• Ability to make decisions in critical situations and follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, push, and pull as needed; lift, push, and/or pull up to 75 pounds; and work with hands in hot water and approved cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• National Restaurant SERV Safe Certification.
• Experience as a school food service manager or assistant manager; preference is given to candidates with this experience.
• Institutional or school food service management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily kitchen activities and workflow, assign staff responsibilities, and monitor meal preparation, production schedules, and service timelines.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards; prepare, cook, and serve food while maintaining quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen opening and closing procedures and maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.
• Monitor meal service for efficiency and customer satisfaction, respond to operational issues, and assist with special meal functions and catering as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures; monitor storage, handling, and holding temperatures; and ensure cleaning schedules are completed.
• Complete and maintain production records, temperature logs, sanitation records, and other required operational documentation.
• Immediately report compliance concerns or potential violations to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Receive deliveries and verify product quantity and quality; store food and supplies according to procedures; manage inventory and stock rotation; communicate supply needs; and report shortages, discrepancies, or waste concerns.
• Provide daily direction, scheduling, duty assignments, training, and operational guidance to food service employees; monitor performance and provide coaching or corrective instruction.
• Coordinate interviews and support employee onboarding and training; conduct employee evaluations and address disciplinary matters as appropriate.
• Communicate staffing or performance concerns to the Director of School Operations as appropriate and report operational, food safety, and equipment concerns to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for safe operation, report malfunctions and repair needs, and ensure equipment is used properly.
• Support health department inspections, compliance reviews, audits, budgeting, regulatory compliance administration, and program documentation as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including summer school food service operations when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) for eligible positions, subject to state membership requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED