School Nutrition Operations Manager II

Sodexo; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a school-based food service leadership role in Providence to oversee diverse operations, drive client satisfaction, and manage budgets and teams. The position emphasizes safety, process discipline, and engagement to deliver quality meals.

You will develop leaders, coach staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining exceptional dining experiences for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience supporting quality, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across operations.
• Proven success coaching teams, providing feedback, and supporting compliance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction and operational performance.
• Drive execution of standard processes and performance metrics to improve results.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; supervise evaluations and staffing decisions.

Skills

Food service management

People leadership

Forecasting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Automated ordering systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a school-based food service leadership role in Providence to oversee diverse operations, drive client satisfaction, and manage budgets and teams. The position emphasizes safety, process discipline, and engagement to deliver quality meals.

You will develop leaders, coach staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining exceptional dining experiences for students and staff.