Multi-Site Food Service Leader – Child Nutrition

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension Plan

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Kansas City School District seeks a Food Service Area Supervisor for Child Nutrition to lead daily operations, ensure meal quality, and drive program improvements across multiple sites in Kansas City, Missouri. The role emphasizes supervision, training and adherence to safety and USDA guidelines.

The position requires strong leadership, USDA program knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with principals and community partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years successful experience in management and supervision, related to food preparation and service.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and use of an automobile.
• Ability to obtain SNS professional credentialing.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily Child Nutrition operations, including USDA-compliant meal planning, food production, service quality, and workplace safety.
• Conducts kitchen evaluations, approves food and supply orders, and coordinates equipment and facility needs.
• Analyzes participation, labor, inventory, and financial data to identify trends and implement efficiency-focused improvements.
• Ensures effective use of POS, ordering, inventory, production, and payroll systems and provides related training.
• Serves as primary liaison to assigned schools, collaborates with principals and community partners, and leads strategies to improve participation, meal quality, and customer experience.
• Develops strategies to increase student meal participation and gathers feedback to improve meal quality, customer service, and overall program outcomes.
• Ability to work as an on-site essential staff member during emergency closures.
• Utilize operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions that improve efficiency and program outcomes.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Kansas City School District seeks a Food Service Area Supervisor for Child Nutrition to lead daily operations, ensure meal quality, and drive program improvements across multiple sites in Kansas City, Missouri. The role emphasizes supervision, training and adherence to safety and USDA guidelines.

The position requires strong leadership, USDA program knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with principals and community partners.