Daytime School Kitchen Manager – Mon–Fri Lead

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Huxley (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Free daily meal

Medical benefit plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at Ballard Community School District. You will oversee food production, inventory, safety, and a team of staff to deliver nutritious meals for students and staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe adherence, HACCP compliance, and strong communication with school personnel. Monday–Friday daytime schedule with growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of food service supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain food-safety standards.
• Comfort using computer systems like Microsoft Office, POS systems, and food-service software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing meals, following recipes, and supporting special diets and catering needs.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant: FIFO, HACCP logs, inventories, and production records.
• Champion food safety by monitoring safe practices and ensuring HACCP and safety checklists are completed.
• Provide daily leadership as the kitchen point of contact and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage inventory and ordering: place orders and adjust menus as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food service supervision

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification (or willingness to complete)

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Food-service software

Job description

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at Ballard Community School District. You will oversee food production, inventory, safety, and a team of staff to deliver nutritious meals for students and staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe adherence, HACCP compliance, and strong communication with school personnel. Monday–Friday daytime schedule with growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.