Food Service Supervisor - Bon Air Juvenile Center
About The Position
The Food Service Supervisor leads daily kitchen operations at Bon Air Juvenile Center, supporting food preparation and service while maintaining quality, safety, sanitation, and a welcoming dining experience. The role is hands-on for most of the day and includes opening and closing the kitchen, managing supplies and inventory, reducing waste, supporting food orders and government commodities, and responding constructively to customer feedback. The supervisor guides and develops a food service team, coordinates production and quality standards, and helps deliver consistent, nourishing meals in a structured residential setting. The role also supports seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours aligned to the program’s meal service schedule. It is performed primarily in a cafeteria or food service establishment, with hands-on work during mealtimes and office work before or after meals. Extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends, travel between work sites, and occasional out-of-district travel may be required. The position pays $25 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five years of experience in school nutrition programs.
- Three years of food service experience.
- Culinary background and a demonstrated passion and interest in food.
- Working knowledge of cooking procedures and following and scaling recipes.
- ServSafe certification when required by the client, bid, or applicable jurisdiction; knowledge of local health and food safety ordinances.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to communicate electronically and learn new programs quickly.
- Experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems and improve the program.
- Effective verbal, electronic, and written communication with clients, parents, students, and support staff.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to frequently sit, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stand for most of the workday.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including sometimes lifting while turning side to side.
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Help lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and service.
- Open and close the kitchen, monitor supplies, manage inventory, and reduce waste.
- Guide, motivate, train, and supervise food service team members while promoting equitable treatment.
- Work hands-on with the team during meal service.
- Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health, safety, sanitation, audit, and inspection requirements.
- Provide consistent, nourishing meals and a positive dining experience.
- Assist with food orders, government commodities, and routine kitchen needs.
- Respond to customer feedback, complaints, and concerns with actionable solutions.
- Support seasonal menus, wellness promotions, and community initiatives.
- Coordinate food production, merchandising, and quality standards.
- Monitor food, labor, and operating costs within budget guidelines.
- Maintain documentation and manage multiple priorities.
- Travel to other work sites as needed.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
