Kitchen Manager

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc; Huxley (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal

Limited medical plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, ensure meal quality and safety in Ballard Community School District.

You will manage production, inventory, safety, and HACCP compliance, while coordinating with district kitchens. The role offers day-time hours, weekday schedule, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of food service supervisory experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid Driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to follow recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Comfort using computer systems (Microsoft Office, POS).
• Strong in organization and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production and ensure serving-time readiness.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and FIFO storage; manage inventories.
• Oversee HACCP logs, production records, and safety checklists.
• Provide daily kitchen leadership and troubleshooting guidance.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and menu adjustments.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff across district kitchens.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team, and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Location: On-site at Ballard Community School District
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6am-1:30pm

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 everyday

Our Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.

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

I appreciate the responsiveness that I get from my team at Lunchtime Solutions. I always trust that they have the students’ best interests at heart and that we are working together to provide the best services to our staff and students that we possibly can.