Nutrition Services: Asst Supv., Warehouse & Deliver

Wichita-Public-Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools is seeking an Asst Supervisor for Warehouse & Delivery for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist in overseeing daily deliveries to schools, coordinate catering and field trips, and coach drivers while ensuring safety and compliance with district policies.

The role requires five years in food service with transportation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Kansas driver's license. Travel between sites and production kitchen environments are expected.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in food service, with three in a transportation role.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with route development is required.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily deliveries to all schools and coordinate catering and field trips.
• Provide coaching to drivers and ensure pre-trip inspections are performed.
• Maintain delivery timeliness and oversee vehicle maintenance planning.
• Lead training on route software and district GPS tools.
• Develop school year and summer routes, balancing efficiency and cost.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Driving to district sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

GPS software

Job description

Job Description - Nutrition Services: Asst Supv., Warehouse & Deliver (2026-2027 School Year) (14529)

Nutrition Services: Asst Supv., Warehouse & Deliver (2026-2027 School Year) - ( 14529 )

Job Title: Asst Supervisor - Warehouse & Delivery

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery, assist the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery in the operation, coordination and implementation of transportation of food and supplies supporting Nutrition Services.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Additional Duties: Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor, School Nutrition Programs, or the Director of Nutrition Services.

Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position as needed. This position may require the ability to use iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Travel between schools and central office and occasional out of the district is required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Fine finger manipulation and keyboarding required for computer work
• Flexible schedule needed to meet deadlines
• Regular attendance required to meet the demands of the position and for effective teamwork
• Works in standard school environment as well as in production kitchen environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective organizational and problem solving skills
• Effective leadership abilities
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of independent judgment, discretion and decision-making
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and determine priorities, changing assignments on short notice, maintaining composure and performing responsibilities under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as a team leader; team oriented
• Ability to work in a diversified workplace, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to relate in a professional manner to all levels of personnel and students within the district, and to maintain positive professional relationships with customers, vendors, staff and personnel of other departments
• Ability to drive to school and other district buildings
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effective with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Must be detailed oriented
• Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential
• Ability to handle multiple priorities

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the Supervisor, Warehouse and Delivery in overseeing daily deliveries to all schools:
• Coordinate all catering and field trip deliveries
• Coordinate hot shots and call backs as needed
• Provide coaching to drivers as needed
• Ensure all staff perform pre-trip inspections
• Ensure all delivery timelines are current and met
• Assume responsibility for the maintenance and care of delivery vehicles; identifies equipment needs and schedules needed maintenance
• Assist technician in effectively providing leadership to work group
• Implementing and maintaining safe work practices for drivers and conducting safety training
• Provide technology support to driver staff by:
• Work with the team to provide training on software applications used for catering and filed trips both at school sites and non-school sites.
• Conduct demos with new staff on the operation of the route software
• Demonstrate knowledge of route software and aiding driver personnel
• Utilize district GPS software for monitoring of route efficiency along with digital maintenance records
• Develop routes for each school year and summer programs:
• Utilize staffing sheets for lunch period times for school sites
• Work with Nutrition Services School Supervision staff for delivery arrival times as needed
• Build summer routes by using the master schedule
• Route optimization by planning efficient routes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
• Budgeting and Vehicles
• Develop a long term solution for vehicle replacement
• Work with off site vendors for repair and maintenance as needed
• Work with Supervisor, warehouse and delivery on identifying vehicle replacements as needed based on excess repair costs or mileage assessment
• Support Nutrition Services operations by:
• Function as a member of the Nutrition Services in-services planning team
• Conduct employee orientation for new hires, as needed

Qualification Profile:

• Five years experience in food service, three (3) of which must have been in a transportation position, or commensurate formal education required
• This position requires a high school diploma or GED
• Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Experience with route development required
• Maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment