Mastery Charter Cleveland School - Kitchen Manager

The Nutrition Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager for School Food Service in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves overseeing food production and staff training in a K-12 School Cafeteria Operation. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of staff management experience and a strong background in food service.

Responsibilities include understanding and implementing National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, food preparation on a large scale, maintaining production records, and working with chefs to develop recipes. A valid Driver’s License and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of staff management experience.
• Previous food service experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary.
• Proficiency in reading recipes and basic math conversions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is needed.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must obtain clearances and pass criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and staff training in a school cafeteria.
• Understand National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
• Prepare food on a large production scale.
• Maintain daily production records and paperwork.
• Facilitate execution of catered events as needed.
• Collaborate with regional chefs to develop and implement recipes.

Skills

Staff management

Food Service Experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recipe reading

Basic math conversions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driver’s License

Job description

Mastery Charter Cleveland School - Kitchen Manager

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 of Kitchen 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 needed
• Work 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.