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Administrative Assistant-East Meadow School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • East Meadow, NY • 2d ago

East Meadow, NY, USA

Requisition Number

16250

Location

E. Meadow Admin

Job Description

School Nutrition Administrative Assistant - Keep Our Kitchens Running Smoothly!Support a Mission That Nourishes Students Every Day

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a team with a purpose? Join our school nutrition department as a School Nutrition Administrative Assistant-a key behind-the-scenes role that helps ensure thousands of students receive healthy, delicious meals every school day.

What You'll Do:

Every day, you'll play a key role in keeping our kitchens humming and our teams supported by:

Answering calls and helping parents or team members with lunch account questions (especially with the Nutri-Kids POS system)

Handling attendance tracking and making sure our team gets paid accurately and on time using ADP

Closing out cash registers, reconciling daily deposits, and organizing all records with care

Entering meal counts, sales, and data into our Dine Central system

Coordinating lunch counts, daily menus, and deliveries to our satellite schools

Printing signage, menus, and marketing materials that brighten school cafeterias

Assisting with staff training, safety audits, and inventory tasks

Jumping in to support school sites when needed-whether it's a helping hand in the kitchen or coordinating substitutes

Being a go-to resource for your manager and a cheerful connector for the whole team

What We're Looking For:

High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred

Basic bookkeeping and strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Previous office, school nutrition, or administrative experience a plus

Clear communicator with strong phone and interpersonal skills

Detail-focused and dependable, with strong time management abilities

Team player who enjoys helping others and creating a positive work environment

Familiarity with POS systems and food safety standards is helpful (we'll train!)

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs and travel between schools when needed

Why You'll Love This Role:

Make an impact in your local school community

Supportive, mission-driven team that values your contributions

Family-friendly schedule - no late nights or weekends

Growth opportunities within a supportive and stable company

Be part of something bigger - at Whitsons, we serve more than just meals. We serve futures.

Competitive pay + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)

About Whitsons:

Whitsons Culinary Group is dedicated to Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time. We bring high-quality meals and compassionate service to school communities across the region. As part of our School Nutrition team, you'll help create a welcoming environment where students feel nourished, supported, and ready to learn.

Ready to join a team that feeds minds and fuels futures? Apply today!

$19.00 per hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education :

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Computer Skills :

Basic bookkeeping skills and proficiency in computer applications (email, outlook, excel, word)

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies :

Business Acumen

Good phone skills

Ability to work successfully with others.

Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required :

T o sit, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include c lose vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to multi-task.

Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-town travel . Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position , and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties .

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm 10-month position, work when school is in session

Supervisor

Christine Miller

Salary Target

19.00

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