General Manager - Shelton School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group
  • Shelton, CT
  • $1,710–$1,800 Per Week
11 days ago

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.

$1710 - $1800/week

Numbers & Facts

LocationShelton, CT
Salary$1,710–$1,800 Per Week

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Food Deliveryunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Futuresunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Nutritionunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • ServSafe Certificationunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)unmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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