General Manager- Berlin-Boylston Public Schools

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 401K with company match 

• 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— at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. 

 

Pay: $1,530-$1,655 per week

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or 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 educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and either a  state recognized certificate for school nutrition directors or at least 1 year of relevant food service experience. OR
• Associates degree or equivalent educational experience with academic major or 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