About the Company:
At Yay, lunch is our favorite subject. Yay is out to fundamentally change K-12 school food for the better. We believe that every student should have the opportunity to enjoy a freshly made, wholesome meal they’ll love while at school, and that parents should trust that their child feels cared for and nourished.
Founded by parents for parents in 2018, we have expanded and evolved, now serving multiple markets from Chicago to Connecticut and down the East Coast. We have exciting plans and we can’t wait to bring our mission to more schools.
We’d love to have you on the team! As a startup, we hustle with heart. We’re team players and self-starters. We want you to love what you do, and we give you the tools to succeed with our commitment to flexibility, transparency, respect, empowerment, and positivity. Come join us!
We are actively seeking talented and dedicated individual who may be interested in exploring new opportunities with our team. This posting is designed to create an easy and confidential way for professionals at a specific partner school to express interest in joining Yay.
Whether you are actively job searching or simply open to learning more, we invite you to apply and start a conversation with us.
What We’re Hiring For
We are building a strong local team and are considering candidates for a variety of operational roles, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available depending on the position.
Why Apply?
- Explore new opportunities supporting school communities
- Be part of a mission-driven company improving student nutrition
- Work in a supportive, collaborative, and people-first environment
- Connect with our team in a low-pressure, exploratory process
Who Should Apply?
- Individuals interested in operational roles within a school setting
- Those who value a positive, team-oriented, and student-focused environment
All inquiries and applications will be handled with discretion and respect.
Apply today to learn more—we’d love to connect with you.
Yay Lunch Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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