School Nutrition Chef Manager — Lead Healthy Meals

Whitsons Culinary Group; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Family-friendly schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations in New Britain, CT. You will supervise a kitchen team, design nutritious, kid-friendly menus, and ensure USDA compliance while maintaining food safety and budgets.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals for students and staff within a family-friendly schedule.

Qualifications

• College or culinary degree preferred; FMP certification preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of high-volume food service management experience; K-12 or contract food service preferred
• ServSafe certification required; local food safety certification required; OSHA certification preferred; company training required
• Self-motivated, organized, and calm under pressure; ability to drive to other sites as needed
• Strong leadership and team development; excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staff
• Supervise and train kitchen team for culinary excellence and efficiency
• Create nutritious, kid-friendly menus compliant with USDA guidelines
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls
• Collaborate with 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 management

Leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Communication

Education

College or culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations in New Britain, CT. You will supervise a kitchen team, design nutritious, kid-friendly menus, and ensure USDA compliance while maintaining food safety and budgets.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals for students and staff within a family-friendly schedule.