Kitchen Manager

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Free meals during shifts

Limited medical benefit plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations at Columbus School District. This role involves leading food production, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring efficient kitchen management. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this is the role for you.

Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no late nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing meals and ensuring readiness.
• Maintain clean work areas and oversee storage organization.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in food production

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Organization skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Food service software

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Columbus School District
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Lunchtime Solutions is looking for a motivated, organized Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and support a positive, efficient meal program for students and staff. If you enjoy leading a team, preparing great food, and keeping a kitchen running smoothly, this role is a fantastic fit.

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations, including food production, inventory, ordering, safety, and team coordination. This role ensures meals are prepared on time, meet quality standards, and follow all food‑safety and nutritional guidelines. It’s a hands‑on leadership position that keeps the kitchen organized, efficient, and running at its best.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily food production by preparing meals, following recipes, ensuring serving‑time readiness, and supporting special diets and catering needs.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant by maintaining clean work areas, overseeing storage organization using FIFO, completing HACCP logs, production records, inventories, and monitoring participation trends and gross‑margin controls.
• Champion food safety by monitoring safe practices, coaching team members, and ensuring HACCP, HAZCOM, and safety checklists are completed and followed.
• Provide daily leadership by acting as the point of contact in the kitchen, helping troubleshoot issues, reinforcing policies, and supporting team communication.
• Manage inventory and ordering by placing food and supply orders, adjusting menus when needed, and maintaining prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Support and develop the team by training staff, coaching as needed, and filling in across district kitchens when required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers, sharing feedback, needs, and operational updates.

What You Bring

• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ year of food service experience in a supervisory role preferred
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete
• Valid Drivers license and insurable driving record
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow procedures, and maintain food‑safety standards
• Comfort using computer systems like Microsoft Office, POS systems, and food‑service software
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends; our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school‑year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan.
• Enjoy work‑life balance with paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eat well; enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more every day.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy