School Nutrition Kitchen Manager

The Main Street Academy • College Park, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nutrition Kitchen Manager oversees daily operations of the school nutrition program at The Main Street Academy in College Park, Georgia. The role manages food preparation and meal service, staff assignments and supervision, inventory and deliveries, sanitation and food safety, production records, equipment readiness, and staff training. The Kitchen Manager provides day-to-day direction to kitchen personnel, supports onboarding and training, monitors performance, conducts evaluations, and addresses performance or conduct concerns through coaching and corrective action.

The position ensures readiness for health department inspections, supports compliance reviews and audits, and maintains accurate operational documentation. It provides the School Nutrition Coordinator with required production records, inventory logs, meal counts, supporting documentation, and other information needed for state reporting, reimbursement claims, purchasing, and program compliance. The role may also support summer school food service operations when assigned.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and works from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $40,335–$56,288. A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree is preferred. At least two years of food service and/or management experience is required. National Restaurant SERV Safe Certification is preferred, and State Department of Education training requirements 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.
• Institutional or school food service management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily kitchen activities and workflow, assign staff responsibilities, monitor meal preparation and service timelines, and oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to approved menus, recipes, portion standards, and established quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor meal service for efficiency and customer satisfaction, respond to service issues, and assist with special meal functions and catering as assigned.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed; complete production, temperature, and sanitation records; monitor food storage and temperatures; and ensure cleaning schedules are completed.
• Report compliance concerns or potential violations to the Food Service Coordinator immediately.
• Receive deliveries, verify product quantity and quality, store food and supplies appropriately, manage inventory and stock rotation, monitor inventory levels, and report supply needs, shortages, discrepancies, and waste concerns.
• Provide day-to-day direction, training, and operational coaching to food service employees, including instruction on kitchen procedures, equipment, food preparation, and sanitation.
• Assign staff schedules and duties, monitor employee performance, provide corrective instruction, and communicate staffing or performance concerns to the Director of School Operations as appropriate.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for safe operation, report malfunctions and repair needs, and help maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Complete daily production and operational documentation and maintain accurate inventory, receiving, and food production records.
• Report operational, staffing, food safety, and equipment concerns to the Food Service Coordinator.
• Conduct employee evaluations and disciplinary actions, and assist the Food Services Coordinator with budgeting, regulatory compliance administration, and program audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including supporting summer school operations when required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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