Food and Nutrition Operations Manager

Young World Physical Education; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp is seeking an Operations Manager for its Food Services Department in South Bend, Indiana. This full-time position involves managing daily food service operations across multiple school sites, ensuring compliance with USDA meal patterns, and coaching Kitchen Managers. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field and at least five years of food service operations experience, with strong preference for K-12 experience. A valid driver’s license and ServSafe Manager certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of food service operations experience.
• At least three years in a multi-unit management role.
• ServSafe Manager certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food service operations.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and compliance follow-up.
• Support inventory reporting and food cost issues.

Skills

Food service operations

Staff management

USDA compliance

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Food and Nutrition Operations Manager

South Bend Community School Corp – Food Services – South Bend, Indiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5709700

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Operations Manager

SALARY RANGE: (not provided)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director, Food and Nutrition Services

OVERVIEW: Manages day-to-day food service operations for the District schools, manages daily staffing coverage, and coordinates equipment, compliance, and culinary follow-up with the Chefs and Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Route all principal correspondence on all matters related to FNS.
• Field daily call-offs from Kitchen Managers and coordinate with the Chefs and Senior Operations Manager.
• Field Kitchen Manager calls concerning equipment issues, coordinate with the kitchen equipment maintenance contractor for timely repair.
• Rotate and visit assigned schools daily to follow up on compliance, culinary, and operational concerns observed by Chefs and Supervisors.
• Support Secretary on inventory reporting and reconciliation.
• Support the Procurement and Logistics Manager on food-cost and ordering issues in the purview.
• Ensure meal service at each assigned school is executed on time, meets USDA meal-pattern compliance, and reflects District service standards.
• Coach and develop Kitchen Managers; document performance concerns and support corrective actions.
• Relay concerns on buildings and individuals within the purview to the Senior Operations Manager and FNS Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FNS Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in food service management, business, hospitality, nutrition, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum five (5) years of food service operations experience with at least three (3) years in a multi-unit or multi-site management role; K-12 school food service experience strongly preferred.

ServSafe Manager certification required.

Working knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Required to speak and hear regularly.
• Required to have dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• May occasionally be required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.