School Kitchen Manager: Nutritious Kids’ Meals + Free Snacks

The Goddard School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Chicago (River West) is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations in a warm, child-focused environment. You will plan nutritious meals, manage inventory and food budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards, working closely with classroom staff and administration.

Ideal candidates bring kitchen management experience, ServSafe certification, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or institutional cooking is required.
• Ability to plan menus that meet nutrition guidelines and health codes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children daily.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and food supply budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Coordinate meal schedules with classroom teachers and school administration.
• Monitor and accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team-oriented approach

Food safety knowledge

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Goddard School of Chicago (River West) is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations in a warm, child-focused environment. You will plan nutritious meals, manage inventory and food budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards, working closely with classroom staff and administration.

Ideal candidates bring kitchen management experience, ServSafe certification, and strong organizational skills.