Chef - Hanover School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hanover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef supports daily kitchen operations for K-12 school and residential dining accounts. The role prepares high-quality meals using standardized recipes and production schedules while meeting food safety, sanitation, USDA school nutrition, and client standards. The Chef works under the direction of the Chef Manager or General Manager in a fast-paced, team-oriented commercial kitchen environment. Work is primarily hands-on during mealtimes, with office work completed before or after meal service.

Requirements

Culinary degree or certification, or comparable experience.
Current ServSafe certification.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new computer programs.
Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
At least 2 years of professional kitchen experience.
Experience managing a kitchen and team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for most of the workday, walking, using hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in school nutrition programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
Ensure compliance with USDA school nutrition guidelines for K-12 accounts and client standards for residential accounts.
Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage.
Assist with meal service, serving lines, and special events.
Follow HACCP, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain clean and organized workstations and kitchen equipment.
Support inventory control, FIFO product rotation, and waste reduction.
Collaborate with the team to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
Manage the kitchen and team.