Top 66 Lead cook Jobs in Kensington Ct

Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —New Britain, CT
- $75,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —New Britain, CT
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Cook (37.5 Hour) - Valley View Café (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Middletown, CT
- $56,854 - $73,827 a year
- Urgently hiring
- ServSafe
- Fast casual restaurant
- Writing skills
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Lead Cook
Aviva West Hartford —West Hartford, CT
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Cook - Cafeteria
Bristol Public Schools —Bristol, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
Lead Cook
Sodexo —West Hartford, CT
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Commis Chef- Northwest Catholic High School Corporation
Aramark —West Hartford, CT
- $22 - $29 an hour
- High school
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook Supervisor
RW Solutions Inc —New Britain, CT
- $23 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Cook Supervisor
CW Resources, Inc. —New Britain, CT
- Up to $23 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Pink Petal Team Member
Pink Petal Bakery & Cafe —Farmington, CT
- From $16.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Cash register
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Line Cook
Brady's On Church —Naugatuck, CT
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Mid-level
- In-person
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Executive Chef – Private Country Club
Golf Club of Avon —Avon, CT
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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EXECUTIVE CHEF III - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (YORK HILL CAMPUS)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Hospitality General Manager, Res Operations
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $68,000 - $120,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Analysis skills
EXPERIENCED PIZZA MAKER COOK PIZZAIOLO
THE BEACON PIZZA BAR —Beacon Falls, CT
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
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COOK (FULL TIME)
FISD —Simsbury, CT
- $16.94 - $19.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Serving
- School
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Lake Compounce - Seasonal Food & Beverage Senior Supervisor
Lake Compounce Amusement Park —Bristol, CT
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
Hospitality General Manager, Residential Operations - Berkeley Dining
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $68,000 - $120,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Analysis skills
Lake Compounce - Seasonal Food & Beverage Supervisor
Herschend Family Entertainment —Bristol, CT
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
Sous Chef
Hartford Marriott Downtown —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group -
New Britain, CT

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Job Details

$75,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

ServSafe
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Chef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition!
School Dining Leadership

Are 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 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

We'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 cooking

Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards

A proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results

ServSafe certification

Passion for feeding students and making a difference in the school community

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay + opportunities for growth

Family-friendly schedule – no nights, weekends, or major holidays

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement

Paid time off

A chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of students every day

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you'll blend culinary skills 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™.

Salary: $75,000

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

College / Culinary degree preferred.

FMP preferred.

Safety training classes completed as required

Certifications:

ServSafe Certification required

OSHA Certification preferred but not required

Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Computer Skills:

All Microsoft Office Suite products

Ability to learn new software programs

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:

Standing most of the day is required for this position. Must be able to

To sit, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to multi-task.

Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-town travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in a kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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lead cook jobs in kensington ct

Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition

Executive Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition

Head Cook (37.5 Hour) - Valley View Café (Office/On-site)

Lead Cook

Lead Cook - Cafeteria

Lead Cook

Commis Chef- Northwest Catholic High School Corporation

Cook Supervisor

Cook Supervisor

Pink Petal Team Member

Lead Line Cook

Executive Chef – Private Country Club

EXECUTIVE CHEF III - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (YORK HILL CAMPUS)

Hospitality General Manager, Res Operations

EXPERIENCED PIZZA MAKER COOK PIZZAIOLO

COOK (FULL TIME)

Lake Compounce - Seasonal Food & Beverage Senior Supervisor

Hospitality General Manager, Residential Operations - Berkeley Dining

Lake Compounce - Seasonal Food & Beverage Supervisor

Sous Chef

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