Lead Production Chef — Seasonal Menu & Culinary Innovation

Nutre Meal Plans | Peabody; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

PTO

Sick Time

Paid training

Employee Discounts

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Nutre Meal Plans in Peabody, MA, seeks a Production Chef to lead the culinary team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The role focuses on healthy, fresh, and seasonal menu development with a six-season approach, driving excellence in production, plating, and service.

You will oversee labor, cost controls, and food safety, collaborating with culinary and marketing teams to maintain quality and brand consistency across one of the industry’s largest rotating menus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and hold teams accountable.
• Deep knowledge of seasonal, health-driven cuisine and menu planning.
• Proficiency in kitchen cost controls, labor management, and food safety compliance.
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with both culinary and marketing teams.
• A self-starter mindset with creativity, adaptability, and a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example as a self-starter, working side-by-side with kitchen staff daily.
• Train, develop, and mentor the culinary team to uphold high standards.
• Maintain a hands-on presence in all aspects of production, plating, and service.
• Oversee kitchen scheduling, labor control, and cost management to meet financial goals.
• Monitor inventory, vendor quality, and kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Seasonal cuisine

Cost controls

Labor management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Job description

Nutre Meal Plans in Peabody, MA, seeks a Production Chef to lead the culinary team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The role focuses on healthy, fresh, and seasonal menu development with a six-season approach, driving excellence in production, plating, and service.

You will oversee labor, cost controls, and food safety, collaborating with culinary and marketing teams to maintain quality and brand consistency across one of the industry’s largest rotating menus.