Lead Kitchen Supervisor: Nutrition & Compliance Training

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Food Service Supervisor to lead and train kitchen staff, plan daily meal production, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

You will coordinate inventory, scheduling, and meals delivered to classrooms while partnering with management on staff development and compliance with nutrition guidelines. The role requires strong math, clerical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Association/certificate or degree in food service management or related field preferred.
• Serv-Safe Certification may be substituted with two years’ supervision experience in large-scale food production.
• Strong math and clerical/bookkeeping skills related to invoicing and records.
• Proficiency with computers, data entry, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train regular and substitute staff.
• Plan and assign work responsibilities to ensure daily high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Oversee timely delivery of meals to classrooms.
• Schedule routine kitchen and equipment cleaning/maintenance.
• Verify inventory according to policy and manage supplies.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and health standards are met.
• Collaborate on staff training and professional development.
• Instruct staff on meal patterns, portion sizes, recordkeeping, and sanitation per USDA/ACYF guidelines.
• Coordinate nutrition education efforts for parents and teachers.

Skills

Strong math

Clerical/bookkeeping

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Food Service Management

Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Studies with emphasis in Child Development/Food Service/Nutrition

Serv-Safe Certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Invoicing software / admin tools

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Food Service Supervisor to lead and train kitchen staff, plan daily meal production, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

You will coordinate inventory, scheduling, and meals delivered to classrooms while partnering with management on staff development and compliance with nutrition guidelines. The role requires strong math, clerical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets.