Kitchen Manager

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free meal per shift

Limited medical benefit (5+ hours)

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations onsite at Storm Lake Community School District. The role oversees production, inventory, safety, and staff coordination to deliver quality meals for students and staff.

The Kitchen Manager ensures meals meet quality and nutrition guidelines, trains staff, and maintains smooth kitchen operations. This is a hands-on leadership position with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, offering growth in a school food

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of food service supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and scale for large batches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain food-safety standards.
• Comfort using computer systems (Microsoft Office, POS, food-service software).
• Strong customer service and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production and ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and FIFO inventory practices; manage records.
• Coach team members to follow HACCP, safety checklists, and strong hygiene standards.
• Act as kitchen lead and coordinate with supervisors and staff.
• Place orders for food and supplies; adjust menus as needed; maintain prep lists.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Food preparation

Inventory management

Communication

Computer systems (Office/POS)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Food-service software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Lunchtime Solutions

Location: On-site at Storm Lake Community School District

Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am-2pm

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

• 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
• Pursue lasting partnerships
• 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