Administrative Assistant-East Meadow School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group

Posted about 5 hours ago

Full Time

East Meadow, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The Administrative Assistant supports the school nutrition department by managing daily office tasks, including attendance tracking, payroll support, and financial reconciliation. They also coordinate lunch counts, menus, and deliveries while providing customer service to parents and staff.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable administrative assistant to support our school nutrition department. Key requirements include a high school diploma (Associate's preferred), basic bookkeeping skills, strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word), and excellent communication abilities. Familiarity with POS systems and food safety standards is a plus, but we will provide training!

Must Have Skills for ATS

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

POS systems

Food safety

Attendance tracking

Inventory management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative support

Cash reconciliation

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

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Qualifications

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: 

  • To 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 close 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.  

Whitsons Culinary Group

Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country. We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models. Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve. For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com "Like Us" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitsonsCulinaryGroup Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Whitsons Culinary Group Interested being a part of team Whitsons? Visit our career center on our website: http://whitsons.com/career/careers-center Check out our LinkedIn page and Whitsons Career Connect on Facebook (www.facebook.com/whitsonscareers) and Twitter @WhitsonsCareers for our highlighted positions available throughout the US!

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