School Nutrition Supervisor- Trainee

Overview

Memphis‑Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis‑Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place.

The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers – Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions‑Oriented – See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long‑term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High‑Performing Game changers – Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people‑centered data‑informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

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/s and/or operates a cluster school/s or a high volume location. Ensures compliance with all applicable District and Board policies and procedures and State, Federal regulations.

Requires High School diploma or GED; two (2) years of experience in institutional food service and experience in food service supervision; must obtain Serv Safe 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 Serv Safe certification incumbent promotes from trainee to Supervisor School Nutrition.

Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.