Kitchen Manager

Mount-Mansfield-Unified-Union-School-District; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Mansfield Unified Union School District is seeking a Chef/Manager for Camels Hump Middle School in Richmond, VT. You will lead a scratch-cooking kitchen, sourcing locally where possible, and guide a Farm to School program within the building.

You’ll manage staff, plan menus, order supplies, and ensure meals meet federal guidelines while collaborating with staff and the community to strengthen the district’s nutrition program.

Qualifications

• High level of cooking experience and confidence running a working kitchen.
• Interest in nutrition education and collaborating with staff.
• Experience managing allergens and dietary accommodations.
• Some experience with food ordering and financial management.
• Supervisory experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support school nutrition staff.
• Plan menus and order food and supplies.
• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch following federal guidelines.
• Partner with community to support Farm to School program.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including record-keeping and ordering.

Skills

Cooking experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Allergen management

Nutrition education

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Mt. Mansfield UUSD CAMELS HUMP MIDDLE SCHOOL - RICHMOND, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856024
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Chef/Manager — Camels Hump Middle School
Mt. Mansfield Unified Union School District (MMUUSD)

Cook up something meaningful.

Camels Hump Middle School is looking for a Chef/Manager to lead our kitchen — someone who sees school nutrition as real cooking, real food, and real impact on kids' lives.

We're a district actively building a scratch-cooking program, sourcing locally whenever we can, and rethinking what school food can be — and our Farm to School program is a big part of that. You'll help lead that work at the building level, working closely with our community and staff to keep it strong.

What you'll do:

• Oversee and support our schoolnutrition staff
• Plan menus, and order food and supplies
• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for students and staff, following federal school lunch guidelines
• Partner with our community and staff to support our Farm to School program
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations — record keeping, ordering, some financial management.

What you bring:

• A high level of cooking experience and confidence running a working kitchen
• Interest in nutrition education and collaborating with staff
• Knowledge and experience managing allergens and dietary accommodations
• Some experience with food ordering and financial management
• Supervisory experience
• Good communication skills and comfort with computer programs like Google Suite

Why MMUUSD:

• 40 hours/week, 180 days/year (school-year schedule)
• Contract does not include summer work — though separate summer program opportunities may be available

• We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/ .

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems. We're especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share this commitment and are invested in helping every student know they belong.

Learn more about our district: mmuusd.org

Questions? Contact Karyl Kent, MMUUSD Nutrition Director [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.45 to $29.99 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karyl Kent , Director of School Nutrition
• DISTRICT
• Email: [e-mail]