Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services
About The Position
The Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services oversees employee performance, staffing, scheduling, training, and department compliance with regulatory requirements. The supervisor assists with interviewing, hiring, counseling, discipline, and performance reviews, and helps train new staff and develop existing employees. The role ensures adequate food supplies are ordered and available for planned menus, and writes, tests, and implements new and standardized recipes within guidelines. It advises on food appearance, taste, and sanitation; conducts meetings and follow-ups; delegates responsibilities; and supervises staff accountability and productivity. The position requires effective leadership, communication, conflict management, collaboration, and adaptability under changing work demands. It also uses basic office equipment and computers and supports an environment that meets organizational quality goals.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in the food service or food production industry.
- Effective listening and verbal communication skills for communicating with staff, families, and students.
- Ability to adapt to changing work demands while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Skills with basic office equipment and computers.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification through the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, or registered dietitian credentials.
- Some departments may require CDM certification within two years of hire.
- Depending on certifications, ability to pass Serve Safe certification within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the quality of employee performance and hold staff accountable for tasks and productivity.
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, counseling, disciplining, and conducting performance reviews.
- Assist in training new staff and developing existing staff.
- Oversee adequate staffing and scheduling.
- Ensure the department meets regulatory requirements.
- Ensure adequate food supplies are ordered and available to produce planned menus.
- Write, test, and implement new and standardized recipes within guidelines.
- Advise on the appearance, taste, and sanitation of food.
- Conduct meetings and perform follow-ups as needed.
- Delegate responsibilities and manage conflict and negotiation effectively.
- Collaborate positively and help turn difficult interactions into productive ones.
- Support an environment that meets the organization's quality goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
