• Assistant Manager- Rockland County

    Whitsons Culinary Group (Nyack, NY)


    Assistant Manager- Rockland County

     

    Nyack, NY, USA

     

    Requisition Number

     

    15189

     

    Location

     

    Nyack Admin

    Job Description

    Food Service General Manager – Lead with Purpose in School Nutrition!School Dining Leadership

     

    Are you a food service leader who’s passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service General Manager and take the lead in a mission-driven kitchen that fuels young minds and futures.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Inspire and lead the food service team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff

    + Oversee all aspects of daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety

    + Partner with school staff to ensure meals support student health, learning, and well-being

    + Ensure compliance with state and federal child nutrition program guidelines (NSLP, SBP, etc.)

    + Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relationships, and performance goals

    + Foster a positive, student-centered, and inclusive kitchen culture

    We’re Looking For:

    + 3–5 years of experience in food service management (K–12 or institutional preferred)

    + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

    + Knowledge of USDA school meal guidelines and food safety regulations

    + A hands-on leader who builds strong teams and models accountability

    + ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Competitive salary + performance bonus opportunities

    + Family-friendly schedule – no nights or weekends

    + Health, dental, and vision benefits

    + Paid holidays, time off, and retirement plans

    + A chance to shape a food program that supports learning, growth, and equity

    About Us:

    At Whitsons, we believe that every school meal is an opportunity to fuel success. As our General Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to serving nutritious, student-approved meals with care, efficiency, and pride. Your leadership will help create a kitchen that’s more than a workplace—it’s a hub of health, learning, and community.

     

    Payrate appx 50K/year

    Requirements

    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

    + Bachelors 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 preferred. Strong interest in school nutrition program development.

    + Culinary background is preferred, Marketing experience preferred - 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.

    Work Schedule

    10 Month position- Monday - Friday NO SUMMERS REQUIRED!

     

    Supervisor

     

    Paula J Presley

     

    Salary Target

     

    50k/year