Kitchen Manager at a Public Charter School

Join a School Kitchen That Makes a Difference!

Are you passionate about food and committed to supporting young people? A small, vibrant charter school in Santa Fe is seeking an innovative and educationally minded Kitchen Manager to lead our school’s daily food service and contribute to a healthy, sustainable school community.

About the Role

As Kitchen Manager, you will plan, schedule, assign, and oversee all kitchen operations in our commercial school kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:

+Preparing daily breakfast and lunch for 200+ students (lunch) and approximately 75 students (breakfast)

+Developing and serving nutritious, NSLP-compliant menus, including vegetarian options

+Managing food ordering, inventory, and kitchen budget

+Maintaining accurate production records and submitting required documentation

+Ensuring compliance with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and food safety regulations

+Overseeing sanitation procedures and enforcing kitchen cleaning schedules

+Training and supervising kitchen staff, including substitutes

+This position requires a strong understanding of federal, state, and local food service regulations, particularly NSLP requirements such as production sheets, meal counts, edit checks, and sanitation standards.

We understand the ideal applicant might not have prior experience in the NSLP, but if they are willing to learn and grow in building this knowledge, we can provide professional support.

Why Work With Us?

We believe food is a key part of learning and wellness. Our students actively participate in growing vegetables and herbs in our hydroponic dome and outdoor gardens, which enhances their connection to the food they eat. As part of our sustainability-focused program, we welcome a team member who shares our enthusiasm for farm-to-table practices and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

+Ability to stand for extended periods

+Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day

+Strong organizational and time-management skills

+Experience managing staff

+Computer proficiency (for ordering, tracking, and reporting)

+Must pass a federal background check

If you’re excited to join a supportive school community and lead a kitchen that nourishes both body and mind, we’d love to hear from you!

Excellent benefits package, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Join the Monte del Sol family! Our school pillars are sustainability, community, arts integration, and global literacy.

Monte del Sol Charter: https://www.montedelsolcharterschool.org/

(NSLP) https://web.ped.nm.gov/bureaus/student-success-wellness/nutrition/