About The Position

The Food Services Supervisor supervises and manages the preparation and serving of program meals while teaching and supervising youth in the Culinary Arts curriculum. The role oversees kitchen operations, food quality, nutrition, food safety, equipment and supplies, and compliance with applicable requirements. It also provides leadership to team members, maintains food-service records and certifications, and may involve transporting youth or driving for work-related tasks.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • At least three years of food-service industry experience preparing and serving meals to groups of 25–50 people.
  • At least two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.
  • Attend and maintain required crisis-intervention and physical-restraint training and certification.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification through a nationally recognized organization.

Nice To Haves

  • Current ServSafe certification is preferred.
  • Prior food-service experience in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, supervise, and manage kitchen operations and services using sound nutrition principles, HACCP practices, and culinary techniques to ensure food quality.
  • Instruct and supervise youth in the Culinary Arts curriculum, including meal preparation, health and hygiene, serving, storage, and equipment maintenance.
  • Comply with applicable federal laws, School Board policies, food-service directives, nutrition and safety rules, regulations, and departmental guidelines.
  • Operate food-preparation equipment according to applicable sanitation and safety guidelines and Health District regulations.
  • Ensure safe storage of perishable items and secure storage of the kitchen facility, equipment, and supplies; store food according to health requirements and standardized practices.
  • Provide effective leadership to team members, promote a positive culture, recognize team members, and support development opportunities.
  • Interview, hire, and train team members; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; coach and support performance development; manage training through the learning management system; address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Oversee and encourage recycling and waste disposal according to policies and procedures.
  • Order and receive food, supplies, and equipment on time while maintaining financial integrity.
  • Maintain and submit required records, including reports, production records, inventories, contract audit documentation, and equipment, supply, and maintenance logs.
  • Use cleaning agents according to label instructions and prescribed safety precautions.
  • Participate in administrative reviews, health inspections, audits, and inspections related to food-service operations.
  • Attend and maintain crisis-intervention and physical-restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
  • Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents using authorized state-mandated training methods.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification through a nationally recognized organization and administer CPR and first aid during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
  • Maintain ServSafe certification.
  • May transport youth and drive for other work-related tasks; the position requires regular driving.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Growth opportunities and leadership development from within.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
  • Health Spending Account.
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program, health coaching, and stress management programs.
  • Employer-funded pension plan.
  • Voluntary 403(B) retirement plan.
  • Student loan forgiveness program.
  • Pet insurance.
  • World travel assistance.
  • Car rental discounts.
  • Gym membership discounts.
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