Administrative Assistant - Hauppauge School Nutrition at Whitsons Culinary Group | Brentwood | Rezi

Administrative Assistant - Hauppauge School Nutrition at Whitsons Culinary Group

Administrative Assistant - Hauppauge School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group · Brentwood

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Administrative Assistant - Hauppauge School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group · Brentwood

12 hours ago
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About the Role

Support a mission that nourishes students every day by ensuring thousands of students receive healthy, delicious meals every school day. This is a key behind-the-scenes role that helps ensure our school nutrition department runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Answer calls and assist parents or team members with lunch account questions, particularly using the Nutri-Kids POS system.
  • Handle attendance tracking and ensure accurate and timely team payment processing using ADP.
  • Close out cash registers, reconcile daily deposits, and organize all records.
  • Enter meal counts, sales, and data into the Dine Central system.
  • Coordinate lunch counts, daily menus, and deliveries to satellite schools.
  • Print signage, menus, and marketing materials for school cafeterias.
  • Assist with staff training, safety audits, and inventory tasks.
  • Provide support at school sites, including cooking, production, and serving when needed.
  • Serve as a resource for the manager and a connector for the team.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
  • Basic bookkeeping and strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Culinary experience.
  • Previous office, school nutrition, or administrative experience is 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 (training provided).
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to travel between schools when needed.
  • ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
  • Local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Basic bookkeeping skills required.
  • Experience with Nutri-Kids, Dine Central, ADP Rapid Pay, and Salesforce preferred or willingness to learn upon hire.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good phone and customer service skills.
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality in all student and staff matters.
  • Must be able to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Skills

  • Nutri-Kids POS system
  • ADP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • POS systems
  • Food safety standards
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data entry
  • Cash handling
  • Payroll processing
  • Dine Central
  • ADP Rapid Pay
  • Salesforce
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Phone skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Communication skills
  • Spanish (bilingual is a plus)

Location

  • Multiple school locations within the district

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Non-exempt
  • Office setting
  • Food service establishment
  • School cafeteria
  • Kitchen environments

Experience Level

  • Prior experience in food service, school nutrition, or administrative support preferred
  • Experience with POS systems, cash handling, payroll processing, and data entry strongly preferred

Education Level

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate’s degree in business, food service, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $22/hour

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

About the Company

  • 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.