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Food Service Supervisor - Bon Air

Whitsons Culinary Group
North Chesterfield, VA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jul 2025

About the role

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™.

 

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years’ experience in school nutrition programs.

 

Certifications:

  • ServSafe mandatory if client, bid, state, town, city, county required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.

 

Computer Skills:

  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Must be able to communicate electronically through use of personal email and/or other similar computer platforms.
  • Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.

 

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

  • 3 years’ experience in Food Service
  • Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
  • Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling
  • Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
  • Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students, and support staff
  • Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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

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