Nutrition Services Culinary Supervisor at Nutrition Services

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District is seeking a Nutrition Services leader to oversee food system operations, catering, vending, and summer feeding programs, including the Central Kitchen. You will plan daily operations with the Nutrition Services team and develop standardized recipes with costing, production, and presentation details.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in a nutrition/culinary field, plus three years of supervisory experience in nutrition and compliance with USDA

Qualifications

• Three years of increasing responsibility as a supervisor in nutrition, including quantity food preparation and inventory management.
• Experience complying with USDA federal regulations for school nutrition programs.
• Maintain at least 10 hours of annual continuing education to meet USDA Professional Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food system operations, catering services, vending agreements, summer feeding programs, the Central Kitchen and other special initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Nutrition Services management team to plan, organize, and direct daily operations and activities.
• Develops standardized recipes, including meal contribution calculations, costing, production, and presentation.
• Supervises and evaluates Nutrition Services staff.
• Performs other related work as assigned and required.

Education

Associates Degree or higher in nutrition, food science, culinary arts, hospitality, food management, or related field

Apprenticeship program in culinary institute or related field (equivalent to degree)

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, oversees and manages food system operations, catering services, vending agreements, summer feeding programs, the Central Kitchen and other special initiatives. Collaborates with the Nutrition Services management team to plan, organize, and direct the daily operations and activities of the programs for the District. Develops standardized recipes, including meal contribution calculations, costing, production, and presentation. Performs other related work as assigned and/or required. Supervises and evaluates Nutrition Services staff.

Interested candidates MUST attach the required documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: Associates Degree or higher in nutrition, food science, culinary arts, hospitality, food management, or related field, or an apprenticeship program offered by a professional culinary institute or trade industry association and three years of increasing responsibility as a supervisor in the field of nutrition, including quantity food preparation as a chef or food production supervisor, and inventory management. Experience in complying with the USDA federal regulations for school nutrition programs is required. Maintain at least 10 hours of annual continuing education to meet USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES:

Valid California Driver's License. Valid ServSafe Manager certificate. Should an applicant without the following certifications receive an offer of employment in this position, the timeline for completing these certifications is within one year of employment. Failure to achieve these certifications as prescribed shall result in termination, unless granted an extension by the Director of Nutrition Services. Certified Executive Chef through the American Culinary Federation or equivalent. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.

• Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone.