Nutrition Services Coordinator

Bethel School District 52 Nutrition Services - Eugene, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5959193
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for an 8 hour per day Kitchen Coordinator for the Nutrition Services program at Willamette High School.

Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Job Summary

The Nutrition Services Coordinator coordinates daily kitchen operations for the Bethel School District by organizing workflow, coordinating Nutrition Services Workers' daily activities, and participating in meal preparation and service. The position maintains required records and supports compliance with USDA, Oregon Department of Education, District, and Nutrition Services policies, procedures, and food safety standards. This position is assigned to a high-volume kitchen serving two high schools.

Daily operations include preparing and serving over 1,000 meals, coordinating meal production and transport to an additional location. This busy, fast-paced kitchen requires strong organizational and communication skills, effective coordination of production schedules, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and flexibility in responding to changing operational needs while maintaining food quality, safety, and service standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by employees in this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties within the scope of the classification as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the District.

• Coordinates daily kitchen operations and workflow to ensure efficient meal production and service
• Organizes daily work activities and works alongside the Nutrition Services Worker to support efficient kitchen operations
• Fosters a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture by modeling professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training in department procedures and established work practices.
• Prepares and serves meals that meet USDA, Oregon Department of Education, District, and Nutrition Services requirements for quality, food safety, compliance, and presentation.
• Monitors meal service to ensure food quality, portion control, customer service, and efficient operations.
• Orders food and supplies, maintains inventory, rotates stock, and minimizes waste.
• Receives deliveries and verifies products received.
• Operates a District-provided meal transport vehicle, as needed, to support meal delivery and other operational needs, in accordance with District requirements and procedures.
• Maintains production records, inventory records, meal counts, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
• Ensures kitchen facilities, equipment, storage, and serving areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Implements District, Nutrition Services, USDA, and Oregon Department of Education policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Communicates operational concerns, workflow needs, and training opportunities to the Nutrition Services Director.
• Supports and models positive teamwork and effective communication within the kitchen.

Supervision

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Nutrition Services Director and is reviewed through observation, documentation, and the effective operation of the school nutrition program.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen management, HACCP principles, and safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of USDA and Oregon Department of Education nutrition program requirements.
• Ability to coordinate daily workflow and organize work priorities.
• Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and support using positive communication and collaboration.
• Ability to use sound judgment, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain…