Chef Manager Fall Mountain Charlestown Primary at Whitsons Culinary Group

Alstead, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

19.25

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Management, Food Safety, Menu Creation, Team Leadership, Inventory Control, Budget Management, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Scratch Preparation, Batch Cooking, USDA Guidelines, Critical Thinking, Training, Inclusivity, Bilingual Spanish

Industry

Food Production

Description

Chef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition! School Dining Leadership Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes students and shapes futures. What You’ll Do: Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staff Supervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiency Create menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA school nutrition guidelines Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations Collaborate with school administrators and nutrition staff to support student well-being Manage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets Foster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability We’re Looking For: 3+ years of experience in culinary management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards A proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results ServSafe certification Passion for feeding students and making a difference in the school community Why Join Us? Competitive pay + opportunities for growth Family-friendly schedule – no nights, weekends, or major holidays Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement Paid time off and professional development opportunities A chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of students every day About Us: At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you’ll blend culinary skill with compassionate leadership to create a dining program students love. You’ll not only manage meals—you’ll help build a kitchen that’s a cornerstone of community, health, and learning. Ready to serve up leadership with heart? Apply now and help us nourish the next generation—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Pay rate: $19.25 Qualifications Education: • High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years’ experience in school nutrition programs. Certifications: • ServSafe mandatory if client, bid, state, town, city, county required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances. Computer Skills: • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. • Must be able to communicate electronically through use of personal email and/or other similar computer platforms. • Able to learn new programs easily and quickly. Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: • 3 years’ experience in Food Service • Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food • Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling • Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities • Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall. • Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students, and support staff • Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills • Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear • Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. • Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy meals and supervise kitchen team members. Collaborate with school staff to support student well-being and manage kitchen budgets.