Nutrition Services Supervisor - Fort Lincoln Elementary School

Mandan Public School District•Mandan, ND

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Mandan Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Nutrition Services Supervisor for the 2025/2026 school year. This position is works 7.25 hours per day or 36.25 hours per week and follows the school calendar. Full benefit package is included for employees working 30 or more hours/week. Position Type: Full-Time; 9 month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $20.73 - $23.53 per hour Job Summary: Under basic supervision, assists in food preparation and presentation at satellite/prep kitchens, and supervises the kitchen work group; manages kitchen operations, food storage, production records, and training of staff. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : Supervises the staff and functions at a District satellite kitchen or in a prep kitchen in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager; monitors and evaluates work group, and assures that the work products meet federal, state and MPS quality and safety standards. Makes appropriate decisions based on experience; performs work within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards. Oversees operations to assure presentation and distribution of safe, nutritious, and high quality food. Estimates food preparation amounts, and orders the quantity of food needed. Follows serving size and meal requirements as determined by Nutrition Services Director and USDA. Receives materials and supplies; inspects deliveries for accuracy, and appropriate quantity and quality; contacts vendors regarding discrepancies. Assures food arriving from all sources is of proper temperature to meet food safety requirements. Supervises the cleaning of kitchen equipment and food preparation and storage areas to meet mandated health standards. Supervises ordering, record-keeping, and summary reporting; collects money and balances accounts. Supervises, schedules, and trains assigned staff, assures that quality and safety standards are met. Trains staff on operational procedures and quality standards. Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned. Reports To: Nutrition Services Director Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of institutional food service experience, preferably in a public school; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Three years of institutional food service experience, preferably in a public school
Knowledge of MPS policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, state and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services.
Knowledge of Safety and sanitation practices for food preparation, distribution, and storage.
Knowledge of Methods, materials, and practices of volume food presentation.
Knowledge of Principles of inventory control for institutional food and equipment.
Knowledge of Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Knowledge of Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Skill in Food presentation and preparation techniques and practices.
Skill in Monitoring operations, identifying potential food safety hazards, and verifying compliance with state and federal regulations.
Skill in Managing cleaning of food preparation and delivery areas, and student eating areas.
Skill in Safely using kitchen tools and equipment, and specialized safety testing tools.
Skill in Performing general math calculations, and inventory and records management tasks.
Skill in Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Skill in Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
A valid North Dakota State Driver’s License is required.
Certifications in food safety training through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, including Lead Food service Worker (LFSW), are required.

Responsibilities

Supervises the staff and functions at a District satellite kitchen or in a prep kitchen in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager
Monitors and evaluates work group, and assures that the work products meet federal, state and MPS quality and safety standards.
Makes appropriate decisions based on experience; performs work within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards.
Oversees operations to assure presentation and distribution of safe, nutritious, and high quality food.
Estimates food preparation amounts, and orders the quantity of food needed.
Follows serving size and meal requirements as determined by Nutrition Services Director and USDA.
Receives materials and supplies; inspects deliveries for accuracy, and appropriate quantity and quality; contacts vendors regarding discrepancies.
Assures food arriving from all sources is of proper temperature to meet food safety requirements.
Supervises the cleaning of kitchen equipment and food preparation and storage areas to meet mandated health standards.
Supervises ordering, record-keeping, and summary reporting; collects money and balances accounts.
Supervises, schedules, and trains assigned staff, assures that quality and safety standards are met.
Trains staff on operational procedures and quality standards.
Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.