Assistant Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services

• Position Type:
  Administrators and Supervisors
  
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Location:
  Center for Education Services
  
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026

Assistant Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Category 03 on the Unit II Salary Scale, 12-month work year
Salary Range: $81,612 - $130,469 *starting salary is based on related experience
Reports to: Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Employee Benefits Summary

Role Overview

• This position is one of four Assistant Supervisors that support the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department of 220 staff, across 42 school sites.
• Responsible for supervising and developing staff, overseeing meal program operations, and monitoring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines across 20 school sites.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including staff, school administration, community partners, and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain consistent standards across the department.

Supervises

• Responsible for the direct supervision of over 120 school-based FNS employees, encompassing managers, assistant managers, site leaders, and food service assistants, across multiple school sites.

Minimum Requirements

• Holds an Associates of Arts or Associates of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Has three (3) years of experience in large-scale food service operations, preferably in school nutrition, healthcare, or institutional settings.
• Supervisory or management experience overseeing multiple sites or teams.
• Holds ServSafe Certification or has the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment and keep current throughout employment.
• Has the ability to have predictable and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Has knowledge or familiarity with business software and computer applications.
• Has the ability to interpret federal policy and implement programs that comply with regulations.
• Has the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor of Arts or Associates of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Certification as a School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) or equivalent credential.?
• Experience managing food service programs within a K�12 school district.
• Experience with USDA program audits, meal pattern compliance, and procurement standards.
• Background in developing staff training programs and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, point-of-sale systems, and related food service management software.

Role Responsibilities

• Manages recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and is responsible for staff's ongoing management and professional development. Completes annual performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Manage operations across multiple locations efficiently and effectively. Seventy-five percent of time will be spent in schools.
• Maintains strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Trains, motivates, and supports staff to achieve high standards in food quality, safety, and customer service. Assists in the continuous development of training programs for FNS staff.
• Maintains competence with menu planning, inventory control, budgeting, and compliance documentation.
• Ensures consistent implementation of standard operating procedures across assigned school sites, including adherence to the HACCP plan and Employee Handbook.
• Serves as program specialist for assigned Child Nutrition Programs.
• Collaborates with student groups and parent advisors to enhance understanding and support of child nutrition programs.
• Supports a marketing plan designed to foster a welcoming environment that appeals to students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
• Oversees the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Program, ensuring accurate processing of applications, compliance with federal and state regulations, and timely communication with families. Provides support to school staff on eligibilityprocedures, verification, and confidentiality requirements to maintain program integrity.

• Assist the Director of FNS with meal charges, donations, collections, and free and reduced meal applications and data.

• Special projects as assigned by Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Ability to intervene in physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with students, other faculty, staff, and parents as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear.
• May have exposure to weather.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to travel district-wide and state-wide if needed.
• Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours.