School Nutrition Supervisor

Overview

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 system‑wide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation. Solutions‑oriented individuals see possibilities, synthesize information, adjust short‑ and long‑term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families. High‑performing game‑changers are leaders of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people‑centered data‑informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyper‑focus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the efficient operation of the school cafeteria.
• Supervises staff, establishing standards, and effectively selects, trains, assigns, and motivates employees to meet targets and goals.
• Orders foods and supplies; oversees food planning, preparation, and service.
• Supervises point‑of‑sale terminal operation and financial reporting.
• May provide food services for one or more satellite sites, operate a cluster school(s) or a high‑volume location.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable District and Board policies, procedures, and State/Federal regulations.
• Facilitates professional development and serves as coach and mentor.
• Counsels and disciplines employees.
• Manages daily food service activities and operations, including preparation and service of student and staff meals.
• Submits reports and maintains records as required.
• Instructs employees in regulations and procedures; conducts continuous on‑the‑job training for food service personnel.
• Manages food preparation 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 to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in institutional food service and food service supervision.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification or complete the Tennessee Department of Education – Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program within one year.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
• Degree equivalency formula: Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required experience; Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required experience (years for Bachelor’s must be included when Master’s is required).
• Upon successful completion of one year with ServSafe certification, the incumbent is promoted from Trainee to Supervisor, School Nutrition.

Pay

Base pay is determined by Nutrition Level and the number of schools or satellites served. Supplemental amounts are added per pay period as follows:

• Nutrition Level 1 – 1 school plus 1 satellite: $75 per satellite per pay period (or $100 per satellite per pay period).
• Nutrition Level 2 – 1 school plus 1 cluster: $100 per cluster per pay period (or $125 per cluster per pay period).
• Nutrition Level 3 – 1 school plus multiple satellites or clusters: $75 per satellite/cluster per pay period; $100 or $125 based on the scale noted above.
• Special Programs (ELOP, Breakfast in the Classroom): $75 per special program per pay period.

Definitions:

• Cluster School: A school cafeteria that serves fewer than 250 meals and cannot financially support a supervisor; located within a two‑mile radius that can serve as the base school.
• Satellite School: A school where Shelby County Schools is the Food Source Authority, such as charter schools, private schools, and parochial schools.
• Supper Program: A school that provides after‑school supper meals for Extended Learning Opportunities Program or At‑Risk Supper.
• Breakfast in the Classroom: A school that provides breakfast meals to the entire student population or multiple grades.