Chef Manager - Camden School Nutrition

Chef Manager - Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition!School Dining LeadershipAre you a culinary professional who's passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes students and shapes futures.What You'll Do:Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staffSupervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiencyCreate menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA school nutrition guidelinesMaintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulationsCollaborate with school administrators and nutrition staff to support student well-beingManage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgetsFoster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountabilityWe're Looking For:3+ years of experience in culinary management (school food service or institutional setting a plus)Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cookingKnowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standardsExperience in large food operationsLarge volume Food Production ExperienceManagement experience directing and leading team members workflowsAbility to work in large production kitchens and inventory managements and product orderingStrong logistical skills for setting up food production, training teams, and managing operationsA proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers resultsServSafe certificationPassion for feeding students and making a difference in the school communityWhy Join Us?Competitive pay + opportunities for growthFamily-friendly schedule - no nights, weekends, or major holidaysComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirementPaid time off and professional development opportunitiesA chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of students every dayAbout Us:At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you'll blend culinary skill with compassionate leadership to create a dining program students love. You'll not only manage meals-you'll help build a kitchen that's a cornerstone of community, health, and learning.Ready to serve up leadership with heart? Apply now and help us nourish the next generation-at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.Payrate: $50,000 - $60,000/yrREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:Education:* College/Culinary degree preferred.* FMP preferred* Safety training classes completed as requiredCertifications:* ServSafe Certification required* OSHA Certification preferred but not required* Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of puter Skills:* All Microsoft Office Suite products* Ability to learn new software programsOther Qualifications, Experiences and competencies:Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.

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