School Kitchen Leader: Nutritious Meals & Team Growth

Whitsons Culinary Group; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a Chef Manager for the North Middlesex School Nutrition program in Townsend, MA. You will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and develop nutritious school meals aligned with USDA guidelines.

You’ll manage production records, vendor orders, and budgets while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. A ServSafe certification and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• College or culinary degree preferred; Food Management Professional (FMP) certification preferred; equivalent combination of culinary training and progressive kitchen management experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of high-volume food service management experience required; K-12 or contract food service experience strongly preferred.
• ServSafe certification required; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment; OSHA certification preferred; must complete all Company-sponsored training requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; ability to learn new software programs; proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques 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

Team leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

FMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group seeks a Chef Manager for the North Middlesex School Nutrition program in Townsend, MA. You will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and develop nutritious school meals aligned with USDA guidelines.

You’ll manage production records, vendor orders, and budgets while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. A ServSafe certification and leadership skills are essential for success.