School Nutrition Supervisor
About The Position
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are: Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation. Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families. High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Ensures the efficient operation of the school cafeteria; supervises staff; orders foods and supplies; oversees food planning, preparation and service; supervises point-of-sale terminal operation and financial reporting, and performs related work as required. May provide food services for one or more satellite site/ sites and/or operates a cluster school/ schools or a high volume location. Ensures compliance with all applicable District and Board policies and procedures and State, Federal regulations.
Requirements
- Requires High School diploma or GED
- Plus, two (2) years of experience in institutional food service
- Experience in food service supervision
- Must obtain ServSafe certification or Completion of the Tennessee Department of Education - Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program) within one year.
Nice To Haves
- Upon successful completion of one year with ServSafe certification incumbent promotes from trainee to Supervisor School Nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Supervises staff, establishing standards, and effectively selects, trains, assigns, and motivates, to ensure targets and goals are met. Facilitates professional development and serves as coach and mentor. Counsels and disciplines employees.
- Manages daily food service activities and operations, including but not limited to the preparation and service of student and staff meals.
- Submits reports and maintains records as required.
- Instructs employees in regulations and procedures and conducts continuous on-the-job training for food service personnel.
- Manages the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, food handling techniques, and equipment use and care guidelines.
- Performs duties of subordinates as necessary during staff shortages or special events.
- Attends training, meetings and workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
