Top 170 Kitchen leader Jobs in Middletown, 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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Sous Chef
Trumbull Kitchen —Hartford, CT
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Newington
Sally’s Apizza —Newington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Commercial Kitchen Technician
A-Tech Commercial Parts and Service —Windsor, CT
- $25 - $50 an hour
- On call
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —Canton, CT
- $18.15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chef Kitchen Manager at Brewery
Steaks build Memories —Higganum, CT
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
- Paid time off
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Lead Cook
Aviva West Hartford —West Hartford, CT
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook at Glastonbury KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Glastonbury, CT
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Shift Leader
Cookie39 —New Haven, CT
- $16.35 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
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Kitchen Operation Leader
Chick-fil-A —Southington, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Barista Shift Leader
Rebel Dog Coffee Co. —Berlin, CT
- $17.94 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Fast casual restaurant
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Daytime Culinary Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Wallingford, CT
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Cooking
- 11+ years
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time
Whole Foods Market —Cheshire, CT
- $17.50 - $25.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Grill Staff
Dairy Queen —Cromwell, CT
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Entry level
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Kitchen Manager
Urban Air Adventure Parks —Manchester, CT
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Line Cook | Part-Time | The Bushnell
Oak View Group —Hartford, CT
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
14d
Assistant Manager
Wonder —Newington, CT
- $66,500 - $76,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Glastonbury, CT
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Prep Cook | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena
Oak View Group —Hartford, CT
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching

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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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kitchen leader jobs in middletown, ct

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Prep Cook | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

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