Chef Manager - Fall Mountain

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?

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.