Food Service Supervisor/Driver - Monroe Juvenile Center
About The Position
Food Service Supervisor/Driver – Lead Meals with Heart and Purpose Fuel Comfort, Care, and Community—One Plate at a Time Are you a people-first leader who loves great food and even better teamwork? Ready to bring energy, compassion, and structure to a kitchen that makes a difference every single day? Join us as a Food Service Supervisor in a structured, residential setting and help create a welcoming, dependable dining experience where every meal brings comfort, dignity, and care. What You’ll Be Doing: Helping lead daily kitchen operations—from food prep to serving—with quality, safety, and heart Opening and closing the kitchen, staying on top of supplies, and reducing waste Guiding and inspiring a team of food service professionals in a respectful, routine-based environment Jumping in to support your team—90% of your day is hands-on and right in the action Keeping everything clean, safe, and compliant—from kitchen spaces to checklists and audits Creating a positive dining experience with consistent, nourishing meals that feel like home Pitching in with food orders, government commodities, and day-to-day kitchen needs Handling customer feedback with positivity and purpose Celebrating seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives Why This Role Matters: You’re the steady hand and warm heart behind every successful meal service You bring structure, reliability, and a sense of care to a place people count on Your leadership lifts up your team, strengthens routines, and spreads joy through food You help us create a kitchen environment that feels safe, welcoming, and full of purpose We’re Looking for Team Players Who: Lead with kindness, confidence, and clarity Are passionate about great food and uplifting others Thrive in fast-paced, structured environments Bring a “jump in and help” attitude to every shift Are excited to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact Why You’ll Love Working With Us: No late nights or major holidays – enjoy a steady schedule Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match Training and growth opportunities to build your leadership journey A team that celebrates effort, values your voice, and shares your passion for making a difference Apply today and help us live our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. $27.00-$29.00 per hour
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years’ experience in school nutrition programs.
- ServSafe mandatory if client, bid, state, town, city, county required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
- New York State Drivers License - will be transporting meals to a secondary site
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Must be able to communicate electronically through use of personal email and/or other similar computer platforms.
- Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
- 3 years’ experience in Food Service
- Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
- Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling
- Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
- Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students, and support staff
- Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Must have experience in Kitchen K-12 or Institutional dining is helpful but not required
- Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Helping lead daily kitchen operations—from food prep to serving—with quality, safety, and heart
- Opening and closing the kitchen, staying on top of supplies, and reducing waste
- Guiding and inspiring a team of food service professionals in a respectful, routine-based environment
- Jumping in to support your team—90% of your day is hands-on and right in the action
- Keeping everything clean, safe, and compliant—from kitchen spaces to checklists and audits
- Creating a positive dining experience with consistent, nourishing meals that feel like home
- Pitching in with food orders, government commodities, and day-to-day kitchen needs
- Handling customer feedback with positivity and purpose
- Celebrating seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and growth opportunities to build your leadership journey
- A team that celebrates effort, values your voice, and shares your passion for making a difference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
