Temp Kitchen Manager - Lead Healthy Meals on Campus

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Manager for its residential and school campus. This on-site role requires experience in a large kitchen, strong food safety practices, and the ability to manage purchasing and stock rotation.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification, and Food Allergy Training, with prior residential/institutional kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HACCP/food safety mindset and ability to follow USDA-style menus.
• Experience in a large kitchen environment is preferred.
• Must be able to manage stock, rotate inventory, and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares healthy meals according to menus.
• Oversees on-site food service operations, including ordering and stock rotation.
• Receives and stores all food per safety standards.
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Food Allergy Training

Tools

Vendor management

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Manager for its residential and school campus. This on-site role requires experience in a large kitchen, strong food safety practices, and the ability to manage purchasing and stock rotation.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification, and Food Allergy Training, with prior residential/institutional kitchen experience preferred.