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Chef Manager - Newport HS

Newport, NH, USA

Requisition Number

14919

Location

Newport HS/MS

Job Description

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

+ ServSafe certification

+ Passion for feeding students and making a difference in the school community

W hy 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

+ 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 skills 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:Education: College / Culinary degree preferred. FMP preferred. Safety training classes completed as requiredCertifications: ServSafe 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 programsOther Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required: Standing most of the day is required for this position. Must be able to To sit, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, orcontrols; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Theemployee must be able to multi-task. Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple worksites and occasional out-of-town travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other worksites.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work is performed primarily in a kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderateto loud.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday 5:30am-2:30pm

Supervisor

Ryan Nyland

Salary Target

TBD