Preschool Kitchen Manager: Nutritious Meals & Safe Dining

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Preschool Kitchen Manager to prepare nutritious meals and oversee daily kitchen operations for the School of Education, Child Development Center. You will ensure meals meet dietary needs and safety standards while coordinating with staff.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong time management, and the ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced school kitchen environment. Onsite, 40 hours/week, benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare nutritious menus following USDA guidelines
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and supervise staff
• Commitment to health, safety, and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly menus following USDA guidelines.
• Prepare and submit food orders from Performance Foods.
• Distribute daily meals to 80+ students across 6 classrooms.
• Direct kitchen assistant and oversee cleaning and laundry duties.

Skills

Menu planning

Time management

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Staff supervision

Education

ServSafe Food Manager certification

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Preschool Kitchen Manager to prepare nutritious meals and oversee daily kitchen operations for the School of Education, Child Development Center. You will ensure meals meet dietary needs and safety standards while coordinating with staff.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong time management, and the ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced school kitchen environment. Onsite, 40 hours/week, benefits offered.