The Role
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.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Food Service Supervisor – Lead Meals with Heart and Purpose
Fuel Comfort, Care, and Community—One Plate at a Time
Are you a people-first leader who loves great food and even better teamwork? Ready to bring energy, compassion, and structure to a kitchen that makes a difference every single day? Join us as a Food Service Supervisor in a structured, residential setting and help create a welcoming, dependable dining experience where every meal brings comfort, dignity, and care.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Helping lead daily kitchen operations—from food prep to serving—with quality, safety, and heart
- Opening and closing the kitchen, staying on top of supplies, and reducing waste
- Guiding and inspiring a team of food service professionals in a respectful, routine-based environment
- Jumping in to support your team—90% of your day is hands-on and right in the action
- Keeping everything clean, safe, and compliant—from kitchen spaces to checklists and audits
- Creating a positive dining experience with consistent, nourishing meals that feel like home
- Pitching in with food orders, government commodities, and day-to-day kitchen needs
- Handling customer feedback with positivity and purpose
- Celebrating seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives
Why This Role Matters:
- You’re the steady hand and warm heart behind every successful meal service
- You bring structure, reliability, and a sense of care to a place people count on
- Your leadership lifts up your team, strengthens routines, and spreads joy through food
- You help us create a kitchen environment that feels safe, welcoming, and full of purpose
We’re Looking for Team Players Who:
- Lead with kindness, confidence, and clarity
- Are passionate about great food and uplifting others
- Thrive in fast-paced, structured environments
- Bring a “jump in and help” attitude to every shift
- Are excited to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- No late nights or major holidays – enjoy a steady schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and growth opportunities to build your leadership journey
- A team that celebrates effort, values your voice, and shares your passion for making a difference
Apply today and help us live our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
$22.00 per hour
Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Must be proficient in recipe procedure, cooking techniques.
* Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
* Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing, and pulling.
* Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
Always present a positive and professional image.
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Must be proficient in recipe procedure, cooking techniques.
* Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
* Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing, and pulling.
* Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
- Minimum of 1 year prior experience in food service supervisor role preferred.
- Must be Serv Safe certified or willing to obtain certification within 90-days of entering position.
- Must have a basic knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling skills.
This position requires the following pre-employment background checks and clearances:
- Dept of Corrections and Bureau of Prisons
- PPD Screen
- Physical exam
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to assess the workflow of the kitchen and make adjustments as needed.
- Ability to delegate tasks to associates and verify completion.
- Ability to evaluate the performance of associates, identify areas of improvement, and provide guidance on corrective actions.
- Must possess and display leadership and team management skills.
- Must possess and display a positive attitude as well as the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
- Must possess problem solving skills with the ability to make quick, appropriate decisions.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service regularly, displaying a friendly, courteous attitude.
- Maintain a current knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling skills.
- Display professional communication skills with client staff and Lintons’ associates
- Ability to use industrial equipment as well as standard kitchen utensils.
- Ability to read and understand menus and recipes.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for up to 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
- Proficient in the operation of a personal computer including Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in food service cooking required. Prior experience cooking in contract food service a plus.
Skills Required
- High school graduate or equivalent
- ServSafe certification or willing to obtain within 90 days
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in food service cooking
- Minimum of 1 year prior experience in food service supervisor role
- Proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques
- Basic knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling skills
- Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for up to 8 hours
- Ability to use industrial equipment and standard kitchen utensils
- Proficient in operation of a personal computer including Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness/ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
- Must pass pre-employment Dept of Corrections and Bureau of Prisons background checks, PPD screen, and physical exam
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The Company
What We Do
Whitsons Culinary Group is a family-operated, minority-owned food service management company (founded 1979) that delivers customized dining programs for K–12 schools, healthcare, senior living, emergency feeding and retail partners across the U.S. They operate culinary production and distribution centers, offer co‑manufacturing and packaged meal solutions, and emphasize scratch cooking, wholesome ingredients and compliance with federal feeding programs (NSLP, CACFP, SFSP).
