Chef Manager - Yorkville School Nutrition

pstrongChef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition!/strong/p pSchool Dining Leadership/p p /p pAre 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./p p /p pWhat You’ll Do:/p p /p pLead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staff/p pSupervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiency/p pCreate menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA school nutrition guidelines/p pMaintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations/p pCollaborate with school administrators and nutrition staff to support student well-being/p pManage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets/p pFoster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability/p pWe’re Looking For:/p p /p p3+ years of experience in culinary management (school food service or institutional setting a plus)/p pStrong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking/p pKnowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards/p pA proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results/p pServSafe certification/p pPassion for feeding students and making a difference in the school community/p pWhy Join Us?/p p /p pCompetitive pay + opportunities for growth/p pFamily-friendly schedule – no nights, weekends, or major holidays/p pComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement/p pPaid time off and professional development opportunities/p pA chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of students every day/p pAbout Us:/p p /p pAt 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./p p /p pReady to serve up leadership with heart? Apply now and help us nourish the next generation—spanat Whitsons our mission is spanemEnhancing Life One Meal at a Time™./em/span/span/p p /p pspanspanemStarting rate $20/hour/em/span/span/p