Administrative Assistant - Orange School Nutrition Orange, NJ, USA Requisition Number 14108 Location Orange School District 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! Requirements 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. Work Schedule TBD Supervisor Cale R Petermann