General Manager – School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Food Service General Manager to lead our school nutrition program. You will oversee operations, scheduling, inventory, and safety while directing a team to deliver nutritious meals for students and staff with accountability and care.

You will collaborate with school staff, ensure USDA guidelines compliance, manage budgets and vendor relations, and promote a positive, inclusive kitchen culture that supports learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12 or institutional preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations.
• A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff.
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety.
• Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.).
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals.
• Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations management

Budgeting

Food safety

Tools

Vendor management

Scheduling software

Job description

Food Service General Manager — Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!

School Dining Leadership

Are you a food service leader who’s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
• Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being
• Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals
• Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture

We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12 or institutional preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations
• A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities
• Family-friendly schedule — no nights or weekends
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans
• A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that’s more than a workplace—it’s a hub of health, learning, and community.

Pay Rate: $35.00/hr