General Manager - Kintock Newark Corrections Food Service

Food Service General Manager – Lead with Purpose in a Secure Juvenile Facility 

Correctional Food Service Leadership 

Are you a food service leader who’s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures within a secure juvenile correctional facility. This unique environment requires a leader who values structure, safety, and service, and who can positively impact the lives of youth through nutrition. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and staff 

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety 

• Partner with facility staff to ensure meals support the health, structure, and rehabilitation of youth in the program 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, including child nutrition programs (NSLP, SBP, etc.) 

• Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals 

• Maintain safety and security standards in alignment with facility protocols 

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture within a secure setting 

We’re Looking For: 

• 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12, correctional, or institutional experience preferred) 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of NSLP guidelines, food safety regulations, and compliance requirements 

• Experience working in a structured or secure environment is a plus 

• ServSafe certification  

• A calm, reliable, hands-on leader who leads by example 

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 401K with company match 

• An opportunity to lead a program that nourishes and empowers youth 

About Us: 

At Whitsons, we believe that every meal is an opportunity to make a difference. As our General Manager in this secure juvenile correctional setting, you’ll lead a dedicated team serving meals that support structure, rehabilitation, and growth. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that’s more than a workplace—it’s a place of consistency, care, and impact. 

 

Apply now and bring your leadership to the food service department—at Whitsons, our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

 

$60-70k per year

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

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