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
- Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district
- Load and unload products with care, ensuring proper storage and delivery
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and keep accurate logs and reports
- Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition
- Communicate with the central office as needed to ensure timely, accurate deliveries
- Follow all local driving laws and school district policies
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.
$1057.70 per week