Supervisor -East Islip

whitsonsculinarygroup; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri schedule (no nights/weekends)

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a School Lunch Supervisor to support daily operations across multiple school kitchens and help deliver nutritious meals to students. You’ll lead kitchen teams, manage scheduling, inventory, and safety programs while ensuring compliance with USDA standards.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, budget awareness, and staff development, with opportunities for growth within a mission-driven school nutrition program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service management experience, preferably in a K–12 or institutional setting.
• 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).
• Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple school kitchens.
• Lead a team that prepares and serves nutritious meals to students.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, food safety, and USDA program compliance.
• Serve as a key contact for school staff and clients when GM is absent.
• Train, mentor, and support team members to promote a positive kitchen culture.
• Monitor budget goals, help manage costs, and use commodities efficiently.
• Assist with audits and inspections to ensure readiness for review.
• Spend about 80% of time on-site supporting teams.

Skills

Food service mgmt

Culinary background

Leadership & communication

USDA/health guidelines

Multitasking & problem-solving

MS Office & email

ServSafe cert

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

State cert in food/nutrition or related field

Associates + 1y school nutrition exp

HS diploma + 5y school nutrition exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email platforms

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

We’re Looking For:

• 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)
• Spanish-speaking a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities
• Family-friendly schedule – Monday through Friday, no nights or weekends
• Health, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Make a meaningful difference in students’ health, well-being, and success

About Us:

At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe school meals should be delicious, nutritious, and made with purpose. As an Assistant Food Service Manager, you’ll help lead the charge in creating a food program that’s more than just meals—it’s a key part of every student’s day. Your leadership and support will ensure that kitchens run smoothly, teams feel empowered, and students leave the lunch line ready to thrive.

$22 per hour

Education:

• 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.

Certifications:

• ServSafe Mandatory– Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.

Computer Skills:

• 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.

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• 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
• Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.