Chef Manager: School Kitchen Leader (Family-Friendly)

Whitsons Culinary Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Family-friendly schedule

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead school nutrition kitchens, delivering healthy meals and managing staff with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance. The role reports to School Dining Leadership and emphasizes teamwork, production planning, and budget management.

The position requires 3+ years in culinary management, ServSafe, and a passion for student health. Schedule is weekday, site-based, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of high-volume food service management.
• K-12 or contract food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification and local food safety certification.
• Must have own vehicle to travel between sites if needed.

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

Leadership

Team development

Food safety

Budget management

Communication

Sanitation compliance

Education

College or culinary degree

FMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead school nutrition kitchens, delivering healthy meals and managing staff with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance. The role reports to School Dining Leadership and emphasizes teamwork, production planning, and budget management.

The position requires 3+ years in culinary management, ServSafe, and a passion for student health. Schedule is weekday, site-based, with opportunities for professional development and growth.