Food Service Supervisor - Sandwich Forestdale School Nutrition

Food Service Supervisor – Lead with Heart in School Nutrition

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.

$21/hour

• High school diploma or GED required with at least 5 years of experience in school nutrition programs; additional education in food service management, nutrition, or culinary arts a plus.

• Minimum 3 years of food service experience required; school nutrition program experience required; culinary background required with a genuine passion for food and working knowledge of cooking procedures, recipe adherence, and scaling.

• Serv Safe certification required where mandated by client, bid, state, or local jurisdiction; must be knowledgeable of all applicable local health and food safety ordinances.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; ability to communicate electronically via email and other platforms; ability to learn new programs quickly.

• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and manage multiple priorities; strong critical thinking skills; excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with clients, parents, students, and support staff.

• Strong time management and organizational skills; bilingual in Spanish highly desirable; must be able to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites as needed.

• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensures all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are consistently upheld…