Food Services Supervisor

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The Food Services Supervisor plans, oversees and supervises a food preparation kitchen in a large cluster for the school nutrition programs or supervises an independent secondary school kitchen for the Food Services Department.

Requirements

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to three years of progressively responsible experience in food service management, food and nutrition and/or other directly related field performing quantity food preparation duties, preferably including cooking experience.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
Must successfully pass an approved food service safety certification examination within 60 days after appointment.
Must complete annual continuing education training and/or coursework as mandated per federal regulations in accordance to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.
Online employment application
A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
Answer all application questions.
The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848).
As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
The District may contact current and LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code , all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history.
List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code.
Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.
References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment.
These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.
Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Verification of Education, if applicable.
Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached.
Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript
Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications
Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement.
A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in school nutrition programs supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and supervise the preparation and serving of meals in a food preparation kitchen in accordance to the regulations and guidelines of the school nutrition programs (SNP).
Order food, supplies and equipment for assigned schools and programs using a computer and related systems' applications; determine quantities of food to be produced and supplies necessary for assigned schools and programs.
Ensure all meals served in the SNP meet current nutritional standards and meal pattern requirements, including children with special need diets; plan and provide meal service for special events held at the preparation site.
Determine labor needs for preparation kitchen; provide training to food service employees and student workers; establish work schedules, perform timekeeping duties, coordinate and manage substitute assignments, and supervise and evaluate work performance; counsel employees and recommend disciplinary action as appropriate; serve on interview committees for selection of cafeteria personnel.
Ensure compliance regarding food handling, safety and sanitation standards and techniques in accordance with HAACP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points) principles and the Department of Environmental Health; provide a safe and secure environment for the performance of work.
Maintain records of food production, financial data and inventories; supervise the counting and balancing of cash received; analyze meal production and participation data and prepare a variety of auditable reports including employee time and labor.
May conduct site visits as necessary to assist the Food Services Area Supervisors in assessing needs and monitoring school nutrition programs; determine marketing needs for the preparation kitchen, school site and assigned school(s) and implement appropriate programs; confer with administrators, principals, staff, students, parents and vendors.
Attend meetings and trainings; make presentations as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.