Chef Manager - Fall Mountain at Whitsons Culinary Group

Alstead, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Management, Food Safety, Menu Creation, Team Leadership, Scratch Preparation, Batch Cooking, USDA Guidelines, Inventory Control, Collaboration, Budget Management, Sanitation, Training, Communication, Proactive Leadership, Student Well-being, Inclusivity

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™. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education: College / Culinary degree preferred. FMP preferred. Safety training classes completed as required Certifications: ServSafe Certification required OSHA Certification preferred but not required Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment. Computer Skills: All Microsoft Office Suite products Ability to learn new software programs Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.

Responsibilities

The Chef Manager will lead daily kitchen operations to provide healthy meals and supervise kitchen staff to ensure culinary excellence. They will also create nutritious menus and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.