Careers

Careers

DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE AT WHITSONS.

Whitsons is committed to building a varied workplace that is welcoming to people of all backgrounds. If you share our values, you belong here.

As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to a mission that prioritizes excellence in every meal and every interaction.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Whitsons is different from other food service management companies because we offer a fresh approach to dining, focusing on personalized, innovative, and wholesome menus and services. We connect, we care, and we communicate.  Treating people like family is not just a catchphrase—it is our way of being. We see all our team members as part of our extended family and are committed to supporting their growth both personally and professionally. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful and strive to make working for Whitsons a genuinely great experience.  Click on the Current Whitsons Team Members link ONLY IF YOU ARE A CURRENT Whitsons team member.
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career growth & development

We believe in investing in our employees. From on-the-job training to professional development programs, we provide opportunities for you to enhance your skills and advance your career. Whether you’re starting as a line cook or aiming to become a manager, we have a path for you. 

Our team members are fully trained in industry topics and are encouraged to invest in their own potential and career growth by setting and achieving personal and professional goals each year.

diverse opportunities

Our food service operations span various settings, including school nutrition, senior dining, healthcare dining, production and warehouse, culinary, delivery service and clinical food services. This diversity allows you to find a role that matches your interests and career goals. 

When our team members feel empowered and passionate about their career, we all thrive as individuals, as a company, and as service ambassadors for your students, staff, patients and residents.  

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Whitsons provides a competitive total rewards package for our full-time team members—a true value that provides an incentive for talented people to join our company, to perform at levels that produce business results, and to remain with us for the long term. The rewards we offer are both monetary and non-monetary: 

  • Compensation. Our pay is competitive so we can recruit and retain the right people we need to achieve business success. 
  • Health Benefits. Medical and dental benefits are available to help our team members and their families remain healthy.
  • 401(k) Plan. A 401(k) retirement plan with company match is offered so team members can save for their retirement.
  • Insurance. We offer workers compensation and unemployment insurance in accordance with state law. Supplemental life and disability insurance plans are also offered. 
  • Commuter Benefits. Allows pre-tax money to be set aside into an account to be reimbursed for eligible transportation expenses
  • Generous Paid Time Off. 
  • Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Military Leave. Members of a military reserve unit will be granted leave. 

Transparency in Healthcare Coverage This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

Transparency in Healthcare Coverage This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION

At Whitsons, we believe that our success is driven by the dedication and hard work of our team members. Recognizing and celebrating their contributions is a cornerstone of our company culture. Our comprehensive recognition programs are designed to honor the exceptional efforts and achievements of our staff, fostering a supportive and motivating work environment. 

SIMPLY REWARDED

A points-based system that rewards hourly team members who perform above and beyond expectations, allowing them to redeem points for merchandise and services like theater tickets, accessories, clothing, and electronics.

STAFF CELEBRATIONS

As part of our team-building process, we reward team members for their hard work with annual celebrations, such as holiday and end-of-the-year parties and a year-end gift.  

ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION

Celebrate special milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30+ years of service with Simply Rewarded points and special logo pins, acknowledging our team members’ loyalty and dedication.

HELPING TEAM MEMBERS IN NEED

Prompted by a heartwarming story about a team member’s struggle at Christmas, the Whitcomb family and Whitsons team set out to establish a means of helping team members in need. In this spirit, the company created the Whitsons Family Foundation. Whitsons team members and their immediate families are eligible to apply.

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ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

If you share our passion and want to join a team of highly engaged professionals, come explore our unique job opportunities ranging from professional and management staff to full-time and part-time hourly positions.

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