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About the Role

Join us as a Food Service Supervisor and help create a positive dining experience that fuels learning, builds community, and makes every student feel cared for. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team in a school setting, making sure every meal is safe, nutritious, and served with a smile.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations—from prepping meals to service—with quality and care.
• Opening and closing the kitchen, managing inventory, and reducing waste.
• Guiding and motivating your team while creating a positive, supportive work environment.
• Rolling up your sleeves—90% of your day is hands-on in the kitchen and serving area.
• Keeping everything clean, safe, and ready for health inspections.
• Assisting with menu planning, food ordering, and using government commodities.
• Making sure every plate meets our standards for taste, nutrition, and presentation.
• Handling student and staff feedback with positivity and solutions.
• Celebrating special menus, wellness programs, and school community events.
• Ensures all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are consistently upheld.
• Prepares teams and facilities for health inspections and internal audits.
• Motivates and supports food service staff through hands-on supervision, training, and consistent, equitable treatment.
• Builds a positive and productive kitchen culture.
• Manages food production, merchandising, cost control, and compliance responsibilities.
• Meets operational deadlines every service period.
• Fields complaints and inquiries with professionalism.
• Maintains a high standard of service for students, parents, and school staff.
• Communicates clearly with the GM, DM, school staff, vendors, and team members.
• Contributes to monthly client communications and conducts regular team meetings.
• Maintains accurate inventory records, compliance documentation, and ordering systems.

Requirements

• A natural leader who inspires confidence and kindness.
• Someone who loves good food and making people smile.
• Organized and ready to thrive in a busy, school-day schedule.
• Hands-on, team-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• High school diploma or GED required with at least 5 years of experience in school nutrition programs.
• Minimum 3 years of food service experience required; school nutrition program experience required.
• Culinary background required with a genuine passion for food and working knowledge of cooking procedures, recipe adherence, and scaling.
• ServSafe certification required where mandated by client, bid, state, or local jurisdiction.
• Must be knowledgeable of all applicable local health and food safety ordinances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to communicate electronically via email and other platforms.
• Ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with clients, parents, students, and support staff.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet throughout the day.

Skills

• Culinary experience
• ServSafe Certification
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Food safety
• Cooking procedures
• Portion control
• Talent development
• Managing multiple priorities
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Organizational skills

Location

• School setting

Work Type

• Full-time
• Non-exempt

Experience Level

• 3+ years in food service
• Leadership or supervisory experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary experience a big plus
• Additional education in food service management, nutrition, or culinary arts a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $23/hour

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match

About the Company

• Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™