Chef Manager – Lead School Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

Glendale Dining Services; Keller (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly schedule

Job summary

Whitsons—a school dining leader—seeks a Chef Manager to guide daily kitchen operations, develop nutritious menus, and uphold food safety standards. You’ll supervise a team, manage production records, and collaborate with administrators, delivering meals that support student well-being.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, batch cooking, and a commitment to a positive kitchen culture, with competitive pay and a 45-hour week aligned to the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of high-volume food service management experience.
• College / Culinary degree preferred.
• FMP preferred.
• Safety training classes completed as required.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Education

College / Culinary degree

FMP preferred

USDA/food safety training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whitsons—a school dining leader—seeks a Chef Manager to guide daily kitchen operations, develop nutritious menus, and uphold food safety standards. You’ll supervise a team, manage production records, and collaborate with administrators, delivering meals that support student well-being.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, batch cooking, and a commitment to a positive kitchen culture, with competitive pay and a 45-hour week aligned to the school calendar.