School Nutrition Kitchen Manager: Lead & Train Meal Service

Kelly; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 68,687,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Medical

Dental

Life

LTD

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a Nutrition Program Kitchen Manager to lead the Park Terrace SNP operations. You will supervise staff, manage food preparation, and ensure compliance with food safety and SFSP/USDA guidelines. Strong recordkeeping and menu development are required.

The role includes coordinating training, managing inventories, and ensuring meals meet reimbursement requirements. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a focus on safe, quality service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial food preparation and equipment; school setting preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager license/certificate current.
• Working knowledge of SNP and SFSP guidelines, recipe & menu development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily SNP operations at Park Terrace; ensure food safety and sanitation.
• Lead and evaluate four part-time associates; supervise meal service.
• Manage SFSP activities, training, scheduling and audits.
• Maintain records, reports, invoices, and necessary HACCP checks.
• Develop menus, forecast production, and ensure meal pattern compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Scratch cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Protection Manager

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a Nutrition Program Kitchen Manager to lead the Park Terrace SNP operations. You will supervise staff, manage food preparation, and ensure compliance with food safety and SFSP/USDA guidelines. Strong recordkeeping and menu development are required.

The role includes coordinating training, managing inventories, and ensuring meals meet reimbursement requirements. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a focus on safe, quality service to students and staff.