School Nutrition GM: Lead Meals, People & Impact

Whitsons Culinary Group; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Family-friendly schedule

Paid holidays and time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Food Service General Manager to lead a school nutrition program. You will oversee daily operations, staff, and food safety while partnering with school personnel to support student health and learning. This role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and compliance with NSLP/SBP guidelines.

The position offers a competitive salary, a family-friendly schedule with no nights or weekends, and benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications as listed: relevant degree paths or director certs
• Required food service leadership experience and compliance with USDA standards

Responsibilities

• Lead school nutrition operations and the food service team
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety
• Partner with school staff to support student health and learning
• Manage budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships
• Foster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture
• Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting/Financial analysis

P&L management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual (desirable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree + school nutrition director cert or 1 year experience

Associate’s degree + 1 year experience

High school diploma/equivalency + 3 years experience

Tools

POS platforms

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Reporting tools

CRM strategies

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Food Service General Manager to lead a school nutrition program. You will oversee daily operations, staff, and food safety while partnering with school personnel to support student health and learning. This role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and compliance with NSLP/SBP guidelines.

The position offers a competitive salary, a family-friendly schedule with no nights or weekends, and benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.