• Chef Manager - Fall Mountain

    Whitsons Culinary Group (Alstead, NH)


    Chef Manager - Fall Mountain

     

    Alstead, NH, USA

     

    Requisition Number

     

    15670

     

    Location

     

    Fall Mountain Regional

    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

     

    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™.

    Requirements

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

    Education:

    College / Culinary degree preferred.

     

    FMP preferred.

     

    Safety training classes completed as required

    Certifications:

    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 programs

    Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

    Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Mon-Fri 6am-2pm

     

    Supervisor

     

    John Vigneau