Chef Manager Fall Mountain Charlestown Primary

Whitsons Culinary Group • Charlestown, NH

34d • $19

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years' experience in school nutrition programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees