Child Nutrition Supervisor

Flushingschools; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flushing Community Schools seeks a Child Nutrition Supervisor to lead daily operation of the district's nutrition program. You will supervise staff, plan menus, and ensure compliance with USDA and state guidelines while maintaining cost-effective service.

Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, and coordinating with administrators to provide nutritious meals to students. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education or certification in nutrition or food service management.
• Knowledge of USDA reimbursement procedures and Michigan MDE requirements.
• Experience in food service management and supervising staff.
• Ability to manage budgets, purchasing, inventory, and program records.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the district's child nutrition program across all schools.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate nutrition staff.
• Coordinate menu planning and food prep to meet requirements.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and supplies.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, revenues, and meal counts.
• Maintain records, reports, audits, and program documentation.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety standards

Leadership

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

Nutrition/food service management training

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Child Nutrition Supervisor

District

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Child Nutrition Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the district's child nutrition program, including daily food service operations, menu planning, food safety, staff supervision, financial management, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The supervisor ensures students have access to nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining efficient, cost-effective operations that support student health and well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operation of the district's child nutrition program across all assigned school buildings.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate child nutrition staff.
• Coordinate menu planning and food preparation to provide nutritious, appealing meals that meet USDA and Michigan Department of Education requirements.
• Monitor compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, product specifications, vendor relationships, and supply orders.
• Monitor program budgets, expenditures, revenues, meal counts, and financial records to support responsible fiscal management.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports, claims, audits, and program documentation.
• Establish and maintain consistent procedures for food preparation, portion control, meal service, cleaning, and equipment use.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with building administrators, district staff, families, and vendors to address program needs and improve service.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused environment that supports student participation and satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the district administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant education, training, or certification in nutrition, food service management, culinary arts, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Education child nutrition program requirements and USDA reimbursement procedures.
• Experience in food service management, institutional food service, or a related field.
• Experience supervising and training employees.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, nutrition standards, and food service operations.
• Ability to manage budgets, purchasing, inventory, and program records.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Proficiency in computer applications and recordkeeping systems.

SALARY:

$60,000 - $76,000 based on experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

INTERNAL: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

EXTERNAL: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

Flushing Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

Compliance Officer

Jason Melynchek, Deputy Superintendent

Flushing Community Schools, 522 N. McKinley Rd., Flushing, MI 48433

810-591-1186