School Nutrition Supervisor

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks an experienced cafeteria supervisor to ensure the efficient operation of the school cafeterias, supervise staff, order foods and supplies, oversee planning, preparation and service, and manage point-of-sale operations and financial reporting. The role may serve multiple sites and/or operate a cluster school, ensuring compliance with district and state regulations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; two years in institutional food service and supervision;

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in institutional food service.
• Experience in food service supervision.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification or completion of the Tennessee DOE - Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, establishing standards, and effectively selects, trains, assigns, and motivates, to ensure targets and goals are met.
• Manages daily food service activities and operations, including the preparation and service of 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Food service operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Tennessee Department of Education - Food Safety and Schools Certificate Program

Job description

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.

• 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.
  

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).