Chef Manager-Camp Wanocksett

Whitsons Culinary Group • Gilmanton, NH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a culinary professional
who’s
passionate about food, leadership, and
purpose? Join our camp nutrition team as a
Chef Manager
and bring your talent to
a kitchen that nourishes campers and shapes futures.

At
Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a
Chef
Manager,
you’ll
blend culinary
skills
with compassionate leadership to create a
dining program campers love.
You’ll
not only manage meals—you’ll
help build a
kitchen
that’s
a cornerstone of community, health, and learning.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in culinary management (camp, school food service, or institutional setting a plus)
• Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking
• Knowledge of USDA meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards
• A proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results
• ServSafe certification
• Passion for feeding children and making a difference in the camp community
• College / Culinary degree preferred.
• FMP preferred.
• Safety training classes completed as required
• ServSafe Certification required
• All Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required

Nice To Haves

• camp, school food service, or institutional setting a plus
• OSHA Certification preferred but not required
• Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
• College / Culinary degree preferred.
• FMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to campers 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 nutrition guidelines
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations
• Collaborate with camp administrators and nutrition staff to support camper well-being
• Manage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Paid time off
• A chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of campers every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees