Chef Manager - Fall Mountain

Location: Alstead

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

Serv Safe 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND

COMPETENCIES:

Education:

College / Culinary degree preferred.

FMP preferred.

Safety training classes completed as required

Certifications:

Serv Safe 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.