Assistant Food Service Manager – $26.00 Per Hour – Syosset, New York

The Role

Are you an experienced food service professional who thrives in a busy kitchen environment? Do you enjoy motivating teams and making a real difference in young people’s lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As our Assistant Food Service Manager, you will support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations across several school kitchens, ensuring every meal served is nutritious, high-quality and delivered on time. From managing schedules and food safety to coaching team members and maintaining compliance, you will be at the heart of everything that makes the service work.

This is a busy, people-focused role where no two days are the same. You will spend much of your time in schools, supporting staff, solving challenges and building a positive kitchen culture.

If you are looking for a leadership role that combines variety, responsibility and the satisfaction of making a real difference to students’ lives, then becoming an Assistant Food Service Manager with Whitsons could be your perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager in daily food service operations.
• Lead, train and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, and food safety compliance.
• Ensure adherence to USDA nutrition programmes and local health guidelines.
• Provide on-site support across schools, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
• Assist with audits and inspections, ensuring all kitchens are “review ready”.
• Help monitor budgets and manage resources effectively.

The Company

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. 

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary – $26 per hour.
• Monday to Friday schedule (6am-3pm) – no evenings or weekends.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in students’ lives.

The Person

• 3+ years’ experience in food service management (school or institutional preferred).
• Culinary background with strong knowledge of recipes and portion control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Contact information

Joe Taranto