What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Supervisor - Nutrition Service Provider III position at Reach DANE?
Lead Nutrition Excellence. Supervise Teams. Ensure Safe, Healthy Meals.
QUICK FACTS
Location: Red Arrow; 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Madison, WI
Pay: $17.34/hour
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Full Year
WHAT WE OFFER
Comprehensive Benefits
- 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
Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED
- 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
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Kitchen Supervisor-Nutrition Service Provider III, you'll lead nutrition excellence by:
- 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
WHO WE ARE
At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:
- 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
JOIN OUR MISSION
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.
Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.