Food Services Site Supervisor (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District invites applications for a supervisory food service manager responsible for daily operations of high-volume meal programs across multiple sites. You will oversee production, service, and compliance with district and regulatory requirements while ensuring safe food handling and timely service.

Position involves coordinating schedules across locations, adjusting hours with participation, and preparing meals for students.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Institutional or Restaurant Management, or completion of a food service certification program with related coursework.
• Four (4) years food service experience with two years supervisory experience, or six (6) years food service production experience with two years supervisory experience and related coursework.
• Proficiency in English reading and writing; ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of large and/or multiple food service units with high volumes.
• Oversee daily production and service for district meal programs.
• Ensure compliance with department, district, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and serve food.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Institutional or Restaurant Management

Food service certification program with coursework in personnel management / marketing / customer service / quantity food production / sanitation

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Manages the daily operation of large and/or multiple food service units, serving volumes greater than 500 lunch meal equivalents daily. Manages daily production, service, and related operations for District meal programs. Complies with departments, District, and regulatory agency requirements. Prepares and serves food. Position hours are adjusted throughout the year based on customer participation volume.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Institutional or Restaurant Management. OR Completion of a food service certification program in Institutional or Restaurant Management, which includes course work in personnel management, marketing or customer service, quantity food production and food service sanitation AND Four (4) years food service experience, which includes two years of supervisory experience. OR Six (6) years of food service production experience, which includes two years of supervisory experience AND Course work in personnel management, marketing or customer service, quantity food production and food service sanitation.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Completion of a Health Department Food Service Operator’s Certificate within three months from date of hire
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and 50lb lift test
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Locations: Banks Elementary, Johnson Primary School, Lawrence 3-8 School, Southwest Alternative School, and Vesey Elementary.

Classification: Supervisory Professional

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 months

• This is 1 position assigned to all locations listed above.

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.