Lead School Kitchen Supervisor | Summers Off, Growth

Whitsons Culinary Group; Lake Villa, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Lake Villa, IL is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker for our School Nutrition program. You will lead a kitchen crew, prepare and serve meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines, and help ensure smooth daily operations in a bustling school cafeteria.

This role emphasizes a family-friendly schedule with weekday hours, opportunities for growth, and meaningful work feeding students.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in preparing and serving meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines
• Handle daily ordering, receiving, and storage of food, beverages, and supplies
• Keep the kitchen running smoothly by organizing cleaning duties and ensuring food safety
• Set up hot and cold serving lines, brew coffee, and keep beverage areas stocked
• Deliver meals when needed for classrooms, staff, or catered events
• Manage POS/cash handling and make sure deposits are accurate
• Be a key player on a supportive, mission-driven team that truly cares

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group in Lake Villa, IL is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker for our School Nutrition program. You will lead a kitchen crew, prepare and serve meals that meet nutrition and portion guidelines, and help ensure smooth daily operations in a bustling school cafeteria.

This role emphasizes a family-friendly schedule with weekday hours, opportunities for growth, and meaningful work feeding students.