School Nutrition Assistant Manager — Kitchen Leader

whitsonsculinarygroup; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 2,566,000 - 3,471,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager to support daily operations in our school nutrition program. You will help lead teams, ensure meals meet nutrition standards, and assist with scheduling, inventory, and compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and on-site presence in schools, with a focus on food safety and customer service for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience in school nutrition or institutional settings preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Support GM in day-to-day operations across multiple school kitchens.
• Help lead a team that prepares and serves nutritious meals to students.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, food safety, and compliance with USDA programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Associates degree with relevant experience

High School diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

OpenTable

POS systems

Budgeting

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager to support daily operations in our school nutrition program. You will help lead teams, ensure meals meet nutrition standards, and assist with scheduling, inventory, and compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and on-site presence in schools, with a focus on food safety and customer service for students and staff.