Supervisor -South Country School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Brookhaven, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

School Lunch Supervisor – Support, Lead & Grow in School Nutrition! School Dining Support & Leadership Are you a hands-on food service professional with a heart for helping teams succeed? Join our school nutrition team as an School Lunch Supervisor, where you’ll support daily operations, ensure compliance, and help deliver healthy meals that fuel student success.

Requirements

3+ years of food service management experience, preferably in a K–12 or institutional setting
A culinary background with working knowledge of recipes, production, and portion control
Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills
Knowledge of USDA meal programs and local health department guidelines
Ability to multi-task, think critically, and solve problems on the go
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email communication
ServSafe certification required (or ability to obtain)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR Associates degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience. OR High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years experience in school nutrition programs.
ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
3 years experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Manager required.
Minimum 1 year experience in K-12 programs required. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.
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 in order 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

Spanish-speaking a plus!

Responsibilities

Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple school kitchens
Help lead a team that prepares and serves nutritious, high-quality meals to students
Assist with scheduling, inventory, food safety, and compliance with USDA nutrition programs (NSLP, SBP, etc.)
Serve as a key point of contact for school staff and clients in the absence of the General Manager
Train, mentor, and support team members to promote a positive and productive kitchen culture
Monitor budgetary goals, help manage costs, and ensure effective use of commodities
Assist with audits, inspections, and ensure kitchens are always ready for review
Be present in the schools—80% of your day will be spent in action, supporting your teams on-site