School Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Evolving Solution Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

School-year schedule

Growth opportunities

Crave-It onboarding

Job summary

Crave-It Nutrition seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the school food service at Saint Rita Catholic School in Dallas, TX. You will oversee menu development, daily kitchen operations, and a small team, delivering wholesome meals with care.

You bring 7+ years of culinary/kitchen management, strong communication with parents, and a valid Food Manager’s Certificate (or the ability to obtain it). Hours are 6–7am to 2pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Scratch-cooked, high-quality menus for large groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with parent communities.
• Reliable, punctual with school environment.
• Pass criminal background check and Safe Environment Training.
• Current Food Manager's Certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise 1-2 cooks and servers.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, opening/closing procedures, and service timing.
• Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen per health codes and Crave-It Nutrition standards.
• Ensure punctual meal delivery to students and staff.
• Design and rotate school lunch menus prioritizing quality ingredients.
• Source ingredients balancing nutrition, dietary needs, and budget.
• Communicate menu information and allergen details to the school community.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Track participation numbers and adjust production accordingly.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Team supervision

Communication

Menu design

Job description

Crave-It Nutrition seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the school food service at Saint Rita Catholic School in Dallas, TX. You will oversee menu development, daily kitchen operations, and a small team, delivering wholesome meals with care.

You bring 7+ years of culinary/kitchen management, strong communication with parents, and a valid Food Manager’s Certificate (or the ability to obtain it). Hours are 6–7am to 2pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours tasks.