Supervisor - Syosset School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Syosset, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Food Service Supervisor and help create a positive dining experience that fuels learning, builds community, and makes every student feel cared for. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team in a school setting, making sure every meal is safe, nutritious, and served with a smile.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years in food service, with leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of food safety, cooking procedures, and portion control.
ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet throughout the day.
High school diploma or GED required with at least 5 years of experience in school nutrition programs
Minimum 3 years of food service experience required; school nutrition program experience required; culinary background required with a genuine passion for food and working knowledge of cooking procedures, recipe adherence, and scaling.
ServSafe certification required where mandated by client, bid, state, or local jurisdiction; must be knowledgeable of all applicable local health and food safety ordinances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; ability to communicate electronically via email and other platforms; ability to learn new programs quickly.
Demonstrated ability to develop talent and manage multiple priorities; strong critical thinking skills; excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with clients, parents, students, and support staff.
Strong time management and organizational skills
Must be able to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience a big plus!
bilingual Spanish is a plus.
bilingual in Spanish highly desirable

Responsibilities

Leading daily kitchen operations—from prepping meals to service—with quality and care.
Opening and closing the kitchen, managing inventory, and reducing waste.
Guiding and motivating your team while creating a positive, supportive work environment.
Rolling up your sleeves—90% of your day is hands-on in the kitchen and serving area.
Keeping everything clean, safe, and ready for health inspections.
Assisting with menu planning, food ordering, and using government commodities.
Making sure every plate meets our standards for taste, nutrition, and presentation.
Handling student and staff feedback with positivity and solutions.
Celebrating special menus, wellness programs, and school community events.
Ensures all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are consistently upheld across all locations; prepares teams and facilities for health inspections and internal audits.
Motivates and supports food service staff through hands-on supervision, training, and consistent, equitable treatment; builds a positive and productive kitchen culture.
Manages food production, merchandising, cost control, and compliance responsibilities with reliability and follow-through; meets operational deadlines every service period.
Fields complaints and inquiries with professionalism; maintains a high standard of service for students, parents, and school staff throughout every meal period.
Communicates clearly with the GM, DM, school staff, vendors, and team members; contributes to monthly client communications and conducts regular team meetings.
Maintains accurate inventory records, compliance documentation, and ordering systems in accordance with Whitsons and regulatory standards.