Teams at Whitsons Culinary Group

Serve as a strategic HR partner for the Long Island/New York region, advising managers on employee relations, performance management, investigations, union negotiations/grievances, recruitment, training, safety initiatives, and compliance. Coach leaders, support workforce planning and talent development, manage HRIS records, represent the company at hearings, and drive employee engagement and change initiatives.

Administer employee benefits and leave programs (FMLA, state leave, disability, ADA, COBRA, ACA), serve as primary contact for employees and managers, coordinate with vendors and payroll, maintain HRIS data integrity, support open enrollment and billing reconciliation, ensure compliance, and provide HR operations support and reporting.

Lead and perform daily kitchen operations in a residential corrections setting. Supervise and train staff, open/close kitchen, manage food prep, orders, government commodities, sanitation, audits, and customer feedback. Hands-on role (about 90% of shift) with physical demands, compliance with background checks, and emphasis on reliable, routine-based meal service and team leadership.