Kitchen Supervisor - Nutrition Service Provider III

Lead Nutrition Excellence. Supervise Teams. Ensure Safe, Healthy Meals.

Location:

Red Arrow; 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Madison, WI

Pay: $17.34/hour

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours/week), Full Year

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

• Leadership role supervising Nutrition Service Provider I staff
• Multi-site responsibility across Reach Dane locations
• Specialty diet and allergy management expertise development
• Large-scale food production operations experience
• No weekends, only occasional evenings
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

• Age:
  Minimum 18 years old
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years supervisory/direct management experience in food service with cooking duties
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  • Previous experience in large‑scale food production operations
  • 1+ years cooking specialty diets and menu substitutions for allergies
  • Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and sanitation methods
• Core
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
  • Strong math skills for recipe scaling, portioning, and ordering
  • Knowledge of state and federal food service regulations
• Professional
  
  Competencies:
  
  Professional demeanor, ability to work effectively with low‑income children and families

• Cooking and promoting high nutritional standards across Reach Dane multi‑site locations
• Supervising Nutrition Service Provider I staff and providing leadership guidance
• Managing all aspects of large‑scale food preparation, service, and clean‑up operations
• Ensuring site sanitation and compliance with state and federal food service regulations
• Following agency menu cycles while adapting for specialty diets and allergies
• Scaling recipes, managing portioning, and coordinating food ordering across sites
• Preparing menu substitutions for children with food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Overseeing quality control and food safety protocols
• Training and mentoring NSP I staff in proper food service procedures
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff across multiple locations

• Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education
• Ensuring all children, including those with dietary restrictions, have access to nutritious meals
• Recognizing nutrition leadership as fundamental to children’s learning and development
• Supporting families through comprehensive, inclusive programming

Step into a leadership role where you’ll supervise nutrition teams, ensure safe meal preparation for children with diverse dietary needs, and make a meaningful difference in children’s health and development.