School Nutrition Supervisor

Shelby County Schools; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools is seeking a School Nutrition Supervisor to oversee cafeteria operations and staff performance at one or more sites in Arlington, TN. You will supervise food service staff, ensure meals are prepared and served according to standardized procedures, and maintain compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and two years of supervisory experience in institutional food service, with ServSafe certification to be

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED, plus two years of institutional food service supervisory experience.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification or completion of the Tennessee Department of Education - Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, establishing standards, selects, trains, assigns, and motivates to meet targets and goals.
• Manages daily food service activities and operations, including the preparation and service of student and staff meals.
• Submits reports and maintains records as required.
• Instructs employees in regulations and procedures and conducts on-the-job training for food service personnel.
• Manages the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Performs duties of subordinates during staff shortages or special events.
• Attends training, meetings and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & coaching

Food service operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Ensures the efficient operation of the school cafeteria; supervises staff; orders foods and supplies; oversees food planning, preparation and service; supervises point-of-sale terminal operation and financial reporting, and performs related work as required. May provide food services for one or more satellite site/ sites and/or operates a cluster school/ schools or a high volume location. Ensures compliance with all applicable District and Board policies and procedures and State, Federal regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises staff, establishing standards, and effectively selects, trains, assigns, and motivates, to ensure targets and goals are met. Facilitates professional development and serves as coach and mentor. Counsels and disciplines employees.
• Manages daily food service activities and operations, including but not limited to the preparation and service of student and staff meals.
• Submits reports and maintains records as required.
• Instructs employees in regulations and procedures and conducts continuous on-the-job training for food service personnel.
• Manages the preparation of food within an established production system following standardized recipes, preparation and service methods, food handling techniques, and equipment use and care guidelines.
• Performs duties of subordinates as necessary during staff shortages or special events.
• Attends training, meetings and workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School diploma or GED; Plus, two (2) years of experience in institutional food service and experience in food service supervision; must obtain ServSafe certification or Completion of the Tennessee Department of Education - Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program) within one year. Upon successful completion of one year with ServSafe certification incumbent promotes from trainee to Supervisor School Nutrition. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).