Preschool Kitchen Manager — Nutritious Meals & Safety

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Career development

Job summary

VCU is seeking a dedicated Preschool Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations for a preschool program. You will plan monthly menus following USDA guidelines, prepare and distribute meals for 80+ children across six classrooms, and manage food orders while maintaining the highest health and safety standards.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and excellent time management skills in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to plan nutritious, USDA-aligned menus monthly.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and keep kitchen tidy and organized.
• Submit accurate food orders and handle dietary requirements.
• Lead kitchen assistant and coordinate meal prep and cleanup tasks.
• Maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification and uphold standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus monthly following USDA guidelines.
• Distribute daily meals to 80+ children across 6 classrooms.
• Submit food orders and verify deliveries.
• Address special dietary needs and ensure clear labeling of special items.
• Direct kitchen assistant in meal prep, cleaning, and laundry duties.
• Report meal planning ideas and menu completion to administrators.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Meal service

Inventory control

Dietary requirements

Professionalism

Leadership

Regulatory standards

ServSafe

Time management

Reporting

Receiving

Cleaning

Coordination

Nutrition planning

Dietary modification

Tools

Google Suites

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

VCU is seeking a dedicated Preschool Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations for a preschool program. You will plan monthly menus following USDA guidelines, prepare and distribute meals for 80+ children across six classrooms, and manage food orders while maintaining the highest health and safety standards.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and excellent time management skills in a school setting.