Regional Culinary Ops Manager — Youth Nutrition

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Arlington Township (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains seeks a Regional Culinary Operations Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations across Brookings, Milbank, Moody County, Vermillion, Yankton and associated Clubhouses.

Responsibilities include planning nutritious meals, managing inventory and food safety, supervising staff, and ensuring health code compliance while supporting food-related grants and nutrition initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional culinary or nutrition-related training is a plus.
• Prior experience in food preparation, kitchen management, or food service strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA meal patterns, CACFP, and food service grants is a plus.
• Current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, youth-centered environment.
• Must have management/supervisory experience.
• Must have availability Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the service of nutritious snacks, lunches, and suppers in compliance with dietary guidelines.
• Create and maintain monthly menus that meet the nutritional needs of youth across all sites.
• Manage all food inventory, ordering, and deliveries, including unloading and organizing stock.
• Ensure proper food storage, preparation, and service in accordance with food safety standards.
• Audit kitchen cleanliness and organization in each Unit on a regular basis.
• Complete and maintain Food Safe training and ensure compliance with all licensing and health regulations.
• Lead the implementation, documentation, and reporting of food-related grants, including compliance with grant guidelines.
• Build relationships with program staff to develop nutrition education and programming tied to the café.
• Support and assist with food service needs for Club events and community gatherings as needed.
• Supervise kitchen staff in each unit as their primary supervisor.
• Follow up with Unit Directors on Kitchen staff performance.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins with supervisors, and team meetings.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Food Handler Cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary or nutrition-related training

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains seeks a Regional Culinary Operations Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations across Brookings, Milbank, Moody County, Vermillion, Yankton and associated Clubhouses.

Responsibilities include planning nutritious meals, managing inventory and food safety, supervising staff, and ensuring health code compliance while supporting food-related grants and nutrition initiatives.