Regional Kitchen & Nutrition Operations Leader

Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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, and Yankton sites, including ECE clubhouses. You will plan nutritious meals, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and maintain compliance with health codes and licensing.

You will supervise all kitchen staff region-wide, lead food-related grants, support nutrition initiatives, and coordinate with program staff to build

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary/nutrition training is a plus.
• Prior experience in food preparation, kitchen management, or food service.
• Knowledge of USDA meal patterns, CACFP, and food service grants is a plus.
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain on hire.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Availability Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Commitment to working in a youth-centered environment and collaborating with staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee nutritious snacks, lunches, and suppers in line with dietary guidelines.
• Create monthly menus meeting youth nutritional needs across sites.
• Manage all food inventory, ordering, and deliveries; unload and organize stock.
• Ensure proper food storage, preparation, and service per safety standards.
• Audit kitchen cleanliness and organization in each Unit regularly.
• Lead Food Safe training and ensure licensing and health compliance.
• Oversee grants, report on food-related initiatives, and ensure grant guidelines.
• Build relationships with staff to develop nutrition education and cafe programming.
• Support food service needs for club events and community gatherings.
• Supervise kitchen staff region-wide and mentor Unit Directors.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain timely communication with the team.
• Fill in when kitchen staff are running low.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Leadership experience

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary or nutrition-related training

Food Handler Certification

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, and Yankton sites, including ECE clubhouses. You will plan nutritious meals, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and maintain compliance with health codes and licensing.

You will supervise all kitchen staff region-wide, lead food-related grants, support nutrition initiatives, and coordinate with program staff to build