Kitchen Manager - School Division-Traveling

The Nutrition Group; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is hiring a Kitchen Manager for a large K-12 school cafeteria operation in Salem, VA. You will oversee food production, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with school meal programs.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining daily production records, and collaborating with regional chefs to implement recipes and food concepts. Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency reading recipes and basic math conversions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production at a large K-12 cafeteria operation.
• Train cafeteria staff to follow recipes and standards.
• Understand and apply National School Breakfast Program guidelines.
• Understand and apply National School Lunch Program guidelines.
• Complete daily production records and related paperwork.
• Collaborate with regional chefs to develop and implement recipes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reading recipes

Math conversions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salem, VA 24153, USA

Job Description

Who is The Nutrition Group?

We are a full service food and facilities management company founded in 1975. The Nutrition Group’s family of support services includes K-12 Meal Services, Commissary, Custodial and Maintenance Management, Business and Industry, and Consulting. Currently, we operate in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina and Virginia.

The Nutrition Group is a people oriented company that prides itself on the long term relationships we’ve established with clients, customers, employees, and vendors.

About the Job:

The Nutrition Group has an open position ofKitchen Manager for School Food Service. This position entails overseeing food production and staff training at a large K-12 School Cafeteria Operation.

Duties to Include:

• Understanding National School Breakfast Program
• Understanding National School Lunch Program
• Food Preparation on a large production scale
• Understand Company’s Food Concepts
• Daily Production Records and Paperwork
• Facilitate the execution of catered events as neededWork with regional chefs to develop and implement recipes

Training School Cafeteria Workers:

• Food Production and Recipes Utilization
• Understanding Functions of Kitchen Equipment
• Understand Company’s Food Concepts

Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years staff management
• Food Service Experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with reading recipes and basic math conversions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must obtain clearances and pass criminal background checks

The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants.

Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.