Kitchen Supervisor

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily school lunch operations, ensure food safety and sanitation, and provide courteous service to students and staff. You will supervise ten or more kitchen staff, delegate tasks, train employees, and work under the Food Services Administrator.

Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation is required or you must complete a course to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and procedures.
• Ability to be cooperative with staff and pleasant to children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Should be able to lift 50 pounds and pass ServSafe exam.
• Previous experience managing a kitchen is preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for learning quantity food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation and serving of food.
• They are responsible for all jobs necessary for the complete operation of the school lunch program. This includes but is not limited to the serving of lunch to the students, faculty and staff, including collecting money when necessary.
• They will take guidance and direction from the Administrator of Food Services. They must also be certified or be willing to take a course for certification in Food Safety and Sanitation.
• The work year is dependent on the assigned school, but in general is the normal school year and an additional two days. The work hours are dependent upon the individual school's scheduled lunch hours.
• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and procedures. Ability to be cooperative with staff and pleasant to children.
• Responsible for duties and responsibilities of ten or more staff members, delegating tasks and assignments on a daily basis.
• Responsible for training staff when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Food Service Administrator

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955591

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• All employees are responsible for learning quantity food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation and serving of food.


• They are responsible for all jobs necessary for the complete operation of the school lunch program. This includes but is not limited to the serving of lunch to the students, faculty and staff, including collecting money when necessary.


• They will take guidance and direction from the Administrator of Food Services. They must also be certified or be willing to take a course for certification in Food Safety and Sanitation.


• The work year is dependent on the assigned school, but in general is the normal school year and an additional two days. The work hours are dependent upon the individual school's scheduled lunch hours.


• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and procedures. Ability to be cooperative with staff and pleasant to children.


• Responsible for duties and responsibilities of ten or more staff members, delegating tasks and assignments on a daily basis.


• Responsible for training staff when necessary.


• Oter duties as assigned by Food Service Administrator

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $23 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
  • Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and procedures.
  
  
  • Ability to be cooperative with staff and pleasant to children.
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills.
  
  
  • Should be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to pass serv-safe exam.
  
  
  • Previous experience managing a kitchen is preferred.
  
  


• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Associate degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Palen , Administrator of School Food Services


• 159 Church Street


• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887


• Phone: [phone]


• Fax: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]