Daytime Kitchen Manager - School Cafeteria (Mon-Fri)

The Nutrition Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a large K-12 school cafeteria operation in Kentucky. You will oversee food production, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with national meal programs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include training junior staff, coordinating with regional chefs on recipes, and handling daily records. This role requires leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on meeting company concepts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years staff management experience.
• Food service experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to read recipes and perform basic math conversions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food production at a large K-12 school cafeteria operation.
• Training and supervising cafeteria staff and kitchen workers.
• Ensuring compliance with National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
• Managing daily production records and paperwork.
• Collaborating with regional chefs to develop and implement recipes.
• Facilitating catered events as needed.
• Upholding company food concepts and quality standards.

Skills

Staff management

Food Service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Reading recipes

Math conversions

Driver's license

Background checks

Job description

The Nutrition Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a large K-12 school cafeteria operation in Kentucky. You will oversee food production, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with national meal programs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include training junior staff, coordinating with regional chefs on recipes, and handling daily records. This role requires leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on meeting company concepts.