Floating Food Service Supervisor - Middleton School Nutrition

#16508

Middleton, Massachusetts, United States

16508

Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™

Love kids? Love food? Love leading a team with purpose?
Join us as a Food Service Supervisor and help create a positive dining experience that fuels learning, builds community, and makes every student feel cared for. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team in a school setting, making sure every meal is safe, nutritious, and served with a smile.

Leading daily kitchen operations—from prepping meals to service—with quality and care.

Opening and closing the kitchen, managing inventory, and reducing waste.

Guiding and motivating your team while creating a positive, supportive work environment.

Rolling up your sleeves-90% of your day is hands‑on in the kitchen and serving area.

Keeping everything clean, safe, and ready for health inspections (and gold stars!).

Assisting with menu planning, food ordering, and using government commodities.

Making sure every plate meets our standards for taste, nutrition, and presentation.

Handling student and staff feedback with positivity and solutions.

Celebrating special menus, wellness programs, and school community events.

You’re the person who helps keep kids happy, healthy, and ready to learn.

Your leadership makes the kitchen run smoothly and your team feel valued.

You bring heart and structure to a space where students count on us every day.

A natural leader who inspires confidence and kindness.

Someone who loves good food and making people smile.

Organized and ready to thrive in a busy, school‑day schedule.

Hands‑on, team‑oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

High School Diploma or GED (Culinary experience a big plus!).

3+ years in food service, with leadership or supervisory experience.

Knowledge of food safety, cooking procedures, and portion control.

Serv Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Strong communication skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet throughout the day.

No late nights or major holidays – Enjoy a consistent school‑day schedule.

Great benefits – Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

Room to grow – Training and career development opportunities.

Feel‑good work – Every meal makes a difference in a student’s day.

Pay Rate: $24/hour

Education:

• High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years’ experience in school nutrition programs.

Certifications:

• Serv Safe mandatory if client, bid, state, town, city, county required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.

Computer

Skills:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be able to communicate electronically through use of personal email and/or other similar computer platforms.
• Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.

Other Qualifications, Experience and

Competencies:

• 3 years’ experience in Food Service
• Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food
• Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling
• Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
• Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, parents, students, and support staff
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

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