New England Regional Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals

Mileage reimbursement

Uniforms and health benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Regional Chef to oversee or collaborate with the management of accounts in the New England region and lead the kitchen by guiding cooks and staff to meet our standards.

The role includes recipe design, inventory control, orders, training, and travel to locations as required. You will champion food safety, quality, and presentation in a fast-paced, people‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in production kitchen or contract dining.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments.
• Ability to measure products and convert units of measure.
• High levels of professionalism, strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meals and other items.
• Supervise cooks and staff, monitor systems for food safety and training, and record data.
• Design recipes and suggest changes to improve quality.
• Order or requisition food or supplies to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitor and record kitchen inventory and supplier quality.
• Determine food presentation in line with Meriwether Godsey standards.
• Ensure correct use of equipment and schedule maintenance.
• Inspect supplies and equipment to meet standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
• Attend daily production meetings and discuss leftovers utilization and efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Sustainable practices knowledge

Travel ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Regional Chef to oversee or collaborate with the management of accounts in the New England region and lead the kitchen by guiding cooks and staff to meet our standards.

The role includes recipe design, inventory control, orders, training, and travel to locations as required. You will champion food safety, quality, and presentation in a fast-paced, people‑focused environment.