Food Manager

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Food Manager to join our team. The Food Manager is responsible for preparing and distributing meals, maintaining kitchen and food-related supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean, and organized environment. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling a variety of tasks beyond traditional food service, including minor building maintenance and event support.

Essentials Duties & Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Distribution:

• Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations

• Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom

• Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly

• Follows standards of personal hygiene, safety, and sanitation and ensures that other staff in the kitchen do the same

• Keeps kitchen organized and clean, including appliances, cabinets, and all inventory

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested

• Accepts temporary work assignments when regularly scheduled personnel are not available

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Obtain weekly allergy lists from the Director and remind teachers of children with allergies.

• Handle milk and perishable food products safely and appropriately.

• Label all food items with the date upon arrival.

• Ensure kitchen remains neat and organized.

Inventory & Ordering:

• Keep track of supply orders and reorder as needed.

• Monitor food and supply inventory according to allergies and needs.

• Check and verify inventory against orders.

• Place orders from US Foods and other vendors as required.

Supply & Food Runs:

• Conduct supply runs to nearby stores as needed.

• Pick up weekly food from stores such as Costco and Walmart.

• Pick up breakfast for staff and lunch for special events.

Event & Activity Support:

• Set up and clean up for water play days during summer camp.

• Assist with setup and cleanup for staff or student events.

Facility & Maintenance Support:

• Perform minor building maintenance tasks, such as plunging toilets and restocking paper towel dispensers.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food service or kitchen management is must.

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Ability to lift and carry supplies as needed.

• Comfortably performing minor maintenance tasks.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.