General Manager - Everett School Nutrition Everett, MA, USA Requisition Number 15835 Location Everett Admin-63700 Job Description Food Service General Manager – Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!School Dining Leadership Are you a food service leader who’s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures. What You’ll Do: + Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff + Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety + Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being + Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.) + Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals + Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture We’re Looking For: + 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12 or institutional preferred) + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills + Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations + A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability + ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Why Join Us? + Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities + Family-friendly schedule – no nights or weekends + Health, dental, and vision benefits + Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans + A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity About Us: At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that’s more than a workplace—it’s a hub of health, learning, and community. Apply now and bring your leadership to the lunch line—one student, one meal at a time! At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Salary: $112,320 Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education : + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR + Associate ’ s degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience . OR + High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs. Certifications : + ServSafe Mandatory – Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances. Computer Skills : + Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required . + Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms. + Able to learn new programs easily and quickly . Other Qualifications, Experience : + 3 years’ experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required . + Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required . Strong interest in school nutrition program development. + Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food + Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling. + Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities + Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills in order to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall. + Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students and support staff. + Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills + Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable. Required Competencies: + Communication + Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance. + Customer Focus + Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external. + Innovation + Create new ideas , processes, or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change. + Organization Leadership + Apply strategic thinking, prioritization, and decision-making to drive results. Work Schedule Monday thru Friday - Follow school calendar - this is a 12 month position Supervisor Joseph Armenti Salary Target $112,320