School Nutrition Services Team Leader, Middle School

North Penn School District; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking a School Nutrition Services Team Leader at Pennfield Middle School. The role coordinates meal preparation and service, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with district policies and food safety standards.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe certification, and at least five years of food service experience, preferably in a school setting. It includes 184 days/year with 35–40 hours/week and a salary of $25.41–$27.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of food service experience; school food service preferred.
• Experience with POS systems and HACCP compliance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and service of meals under supervision.
• Order food and supplies according to production needs.
• Maintain storage of all food and supplies; follow recipes and procedures.
• Supervise kitchen and cafeteria staff; ensure HACCP and safety compliance.
• Complete end-of-day deposits and related reporting.

Skills

Hands-on work ethic

Food service

Supervision

ServSafe

POS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Point of Sale system

Standardized recipes

Job description

School Nutrition Services Team Leader, Middle School JobID: 3658

• Position Type: Service Workers
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Pennfield Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Location: Pennfield Middle School

Reports To: School Nutrition Service Coordinator and Area Supervisor

Schedule/Calendar: 6-8 hours/day | 35-40 hours/week |184 days/year

Salary: $25.41 - $27.67/ hour, based on experience

Summary: To coordinate the preparation and service of food, under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, following all district policies, procedures and methods in order to provide meals that meet the nutritional needs of students and maximize student acceptance at minimal expense, supervise unit employees.

Essential Functions

• Hands-on work ethic in all areas of kitchen procedures.
• Order food and supplies according to production needs.
• Receive all food orders according to procedures.
• Maintain proper storage of all food and supplies.
• Coordinate the preparation and service of food following standardized recipes.
• Complete and maintain production and daily sales reporting according to policy and procedures.
• Supervise and maintain ServSafe, HACCP, and general food safety regulations throughout the operation.
• Assist Area Supervisor in completing the monthly inventory.
• Ability to run Point of Sale computer system.
• Supervise serving staff
  • Maintain an organized and attractive serving line.
  • Hot lines are full and all products are organized and marketed attractively.
  • Record temperatures of both hot and cold foods, record on production records.
  • Make sure staff has the proper serving utensils.
  • Employees are following all HACCP and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Market our program to students and faculty with creative promotions.
  • Assist students where necessary to move lines quickly.
• Maintain a line of communication between the School Nutrition Service department and all other areas of the school community.
• Supervise kitchen and cafeteria staff in all areas.
• Verify and sign leave forms and send to central office in a timely manner.
• Verify payroll on web based payroll and on paper time sheets.
• Attend relevant training programs, workshops, and team leader monthly meetings.
• Work in cooperation with other kitchen staff members to complete the day's work.
• Print all End-of-the-Day reports.
• Responsible for accurate End-of-the-Day deposits.
• Complete all HACCP related controls on a regular basis and as needed.
• Market the School Breakfast and Lunch Program to students.
• School catering functions.
• Special orders for H & S Associations, class picnics or other functions.

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Certification Required

• High School Diploma or GED; ServSafe Certification

Experience Needed

• Minimum 5 years' food service experience
• School food service preferred
• Computer experience necessary
• Point of Sale experience preferred

Requisite Skills

• Knowledge and experience of large quantity food preparation and the ability to use professional food service equipment
• Good listening and supervisory skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Choose one of the following. Most desk jobs are sedentary or light:

• Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
• Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.