Production Supervisor, Nutrition Services - Nutrition Services Department (2025-25)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

125d

About The Position

Under direction from the Director of Good Foods Manufacturing, plan, organize and supervise the nutrition services production team at the District's Food Manufacturing Facility in order to prepare and deliver fresh, finished food products to all district cooking kitchens, satellite kitchens, cafeterias and contract meal sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or its equivalent required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college) in child nutrition services, institutional food service management, public health or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of supervisory/managerial experience in a large-scale public or private institution directly engaged in food preparation, distribution and service with multiple locations.
• Culinary training preferred.
• Valid Servsafe Food Safety Certificate.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food production and preparation, liaise with Warehouse /Logistics Manager/Field Supervisors to ensure fulfillment of school site orders.
• Ensure school site production at hybrid and cooking kitchens is adequate food production chain and establishes districtwide standards at all schools.
• Analyze and compare food orders from school units with available historical data, identify questionable orders, and take appropriate action to reconcile potential discrepancies.
• Monitor staff completion of all daily production tasks, records, time and temperature logs, and food safety records.
• Write daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules using the published cycle menus.
• Assure standardized recipes are followed.
• Work closely with Good Food Purchasing and Inventory Specialist to order and receive all foods, beverages, and operational supplies, and complete weekly inventories.
• Verify all items in their proper quantity are prepared for production lines, ensure proper portioning of all meals, sides and snacks. Monitor and investigate all overages and shortages.
• Inspect food preparation, storage and serving areas for cleanliness and organization as well as inventory levels. Ensure all items are properly stored, labeled, and dated.
• Practice and enforce all federal, state, and local food service regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members on staff development, food quality and workplace safety.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the Nutrition Services Department.
• Analyze and develop workplace procedures, schedules and standards.
• Set and/or maintain food quality standards, portion control, and food safety and sanitation standards.
• Observe and regulate food quality, efficiency of operations, monetary controls and product waste.
• Operate a variety of large scale, industrial kitchen equipment utilized in food processing and serving facilities.
• Prepare and maintain records related to production levels; submit reports and records of foods, beverages and related supplies and equipment as required.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities including mileage records, employee timesheets, maintenance requests, accident reports, employee evaluations, site reviews and others; utilize automated record keeping software and computers to monitor and maintain records and generate reports.
• Prepare written instructions and forms related to production; prepare oral and written reports related to production activities.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, coordination, supervision, training, evaluation and discipline of departmental employees and plan and implement employee training programs.
• Ensure District compliance with mandated state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the development of policies and administrative guidelines related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Use personal transportation for travel to sites when attendance is required.
• Attend any and all required meetings.
• Provide cross-training to department personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree