Supervisor - Camden Juvenile Detention Center

Whitsons Culinary Group•Blackwood, NJ

23h

About The Position

The Food Service Supervisor leads daily kitchen operations in a structured residential setting, supporting food preparation and service while maintaining quality, safety, and a welcoming dining experience. The role supervises and develops food service team members, with approximately 90% of the day spent hands-on supporting operations. Responsibilities span kitchen opening and closing, inventory and supplies, food orders and government commodities, cost management, sanitation, documentation, and customer feedback. The supervisor also supports seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours aligned to the program’s meal service schedule. The work is performed primarily in a cafeteria or food service establishment, with hands-on duties during mealtimes and office work before or after mealtimes. The role may require extended hours, including evenings or weekends, travel to multiple worksites, and occasional out-of-district travel. The noise level may be moderate to loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in school nutrition programs.
Three years of food service experience.
Culinary background and a demonstrated passion and interest in food.
Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.
ServSafe certification if required by the applicable client, bid, state, town, city, or county; knowledge of local health and food safety ordinances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to communicate electronically through email or similar platforms.
Ability to learn new programs quickly.
Experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems or improve the program.
Effective verbal, electronic, and written communication with clients, parents, students, and support staff.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to frequently sit, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to stand for most of the workday and walk back and forth.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, sometimes while turning side to side.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and meal service.
Open and close the kitchen, manage supplies, and reduce waste.
Guide, train, motivate, and supervise food service team members while maintaining equitable treatment.
Work hands-on alongside the team during meal service.
Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including audit and inspection readiness.
Provide consistent, nourishing meals and uphold production, merchandising, and quality standards.
Assist with food orders, government commodities, and other day-to-day kitchen needs.
Monitor food, labor, and operating costs within budget guidelines while maintaining service quality.
Respond to customer complaints and feedback with practical, actionable solutions.
Manage inventory, documentation, and competing priorities.
Support seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives.
Travel to other work sites as needed, including occasional out-of-district travel.