Are you a high-performing chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment?
Crave-It Nutrition is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our high-volume school meal program in Irving. You’ll oversee the preparation, cooking, packaging, and service of 500–600 meals daily, with a portion catered to satellite schools and the remainder served onsite.
We need a strong leader who can manage a team, meet strict production deadlines, maintain food safety standards, and be a key player in growing our DFW region. If you can’t reliably work Monday–Friday or aren’t ready to bring energy and accountability, this isn’t the job for you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook 500–600 simple, nutritious meals daily following a structured 4-item menu.
• Oversee onsite meal service and coordinate delivery of 350–450 meals to other schools.
• Lead and manage a team of 5–6 staff, ensuring all roles are performing efficiently.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Order and manage inventory – running out of ingredients is not an option.
• Operate a point-of-sale system (iPad/laptop-based) to check out students and generate reports.
• Run daily production reports and track meal performance and waste.
• Set the standard for performance, attitude, and accountability in our DFW team.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven culinary experience in high-volume food service – school, catering, or institutional preferred.
• Leadership experience – ability to motivate, hold staff accountable, and create a positive work culture.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and solve problems independently.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and committed – we expect no more than 2 absences per semester.
• Tech-savvy enough to manage POS systems and reporting software on tablets/laptops.
• Professional and friendly – you’re feeding kids, so positivity matters.

Why Work With Us?

• Growth potential – Crave-It promotes from within. Our DFW region is expanding quickly.
• Performance incentives – earn more based on sales and operational success.
• Fun, fast-paced culture – work with a team that brings energy and purpose to every day.
• Impact – help us feed hundreds of students quality meals daily.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar high-volume culinary role.
• Must pass a background check.
• Able to lift 30–50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and move quickly in a kitchen setting.
• Reliable transportation and ability to arrive on time, every time.

How to Apply
If you’re serious about this role and want to stand out:

• Prepare and cook 500–600 simple, nutritious meals daily following a structured 4-item menu.
• Oversee onsite meal service and coordinate delivery of 350–450 meals to other schools.
• Lead and manage a team of 5–6 staff, ensuring all roles are performing efficiently.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Order and manage inventory – running out of ingredients is not an option.
• Operate a point-of-sale system (iPad/laptop-based) to check out students and generate reports.
• Run daily production reports and track meal performance and waste.
• Set the standard for performance, attitude, and accountability in our DFW team