Lead Supervisor (226 Days)

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 4 or more Area Supervisors; indirectly supervise 45+ Cafeteria Supervisors and 325+ campus staff by providing leadership on policies and procedures pertaining to the Food and Child Nutrition program as it relates to staffing, labor relations, compliance, training, employee evaluation, and public relations at the school level.
• Serve as a department liaison between food service and campus administrators.
• Understand, train, and enforce compliance of best practices, laws, regulations, policies, and emerging technologies related to school food service operations; communicate updates to appropriate department personnel.
• Monitor all food purchases, labor costs, and supply purchases to keep within the annual budget.
• Analyze labor levels of campus and staffing agency employees daily and make adjustments according to campus needs.
• Assist Area Supervisors with school disciplinary concerns; serve as a resource for supervisors by providing information and counseling to ensure fair and consistent treatment of school employees.
• Responsible for the documentation needed for the due process of school staff.
• Maintain and update FileMaker records, including but not limited to: Child and Adult Care Food Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Saturday School, Seamless Summer Option, Break Meals Program, FOCUS Program, and Homeless Shelter.
• Assume Area Supervisor responsibilities when a position is vacant.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals for Area Supervisors.
• Conduct regular campus visits to ensure consistency and compliance with local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and seminars as assigned to maintain current knowledge of the food services industry.
• Present monthly meetings for all Cafeteria Supervisors and Area Supervisors.
• Attend campus kitchen construction meetings to ensure the department is informed of project timelines and to address any questions or concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Home Economics, or a related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience in the food industry, preferably K-12 and/or nutrition-related.
• At least one year of experience as an Area Supervisor.
• Experience in school food service management, quality assurance, menu planning, catering, marketing, and promotions.
• Experience in project planning and collaborating with teams to implement projects.
• School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential preferred.
• American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, or eligible — desirable but not required.
• Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and laws concerning employee relations, separation, and investigative procedures.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of Oracle, MS Windows, and MS Office Professional.

Skills

• Proven ability to present a positive image for the district, maintain professional demeanor, provide excellent customer service, and use good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and to work under time pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, at times with limited direction, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
• Training and presentation skills at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills in communication, both verbal and written.

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift

Pay

Minimum salary: $69,373.00

Location

Food & Child Nutrition Services

Posted: Oct 19, 2026