School Culinary Leader: Nutrition & Scratch Cooking

Young World Physical Education; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the district's Food & Nutrition Services, shaping nutritious breakfast and lunch menus and supervising kitchen staff. This school-year role offers hands-on leadership, recipe development, and collaboration with principals to boost participation in meal programs.

The position emphasizes farm-to-school initiatives, nutrition education, and compliance with federal school meal standards, with summer hours for planning and

Qualifications

• Current and valid CHRC (criminal history record check)
• ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of hire
• 2 or 4-year college degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support the Food Services Director in developing and overseeing nutritious school breakfast and lunch menus
• Supervise daily food service operations and provide leadership, coaching, and support to staff
• Gather student feedback to improve meal selections
• Review recipes to reduce sodium, fat, and sugar per federal guidelines
• Lead Farm‑to‑School initiatives and local procurement
• Provide culinary training to school nutrition staff annually

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Nutrition education

Student engagement

Education

College degree

Job description

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the district's Food & Nutrition Services, shaping nutritious breakfast and lunch menus and supervising kitchen staff. This school-year role offers hands-on leadership, recipe development, and collaboration with principals to boost participation in meal programs.

The position emphasizes farm-to-school initiatives, nutrition education, and compliance with federal school meal standards, with summer hours for planning and