Supervisor, Food Services

POSITION(S): Supervisor Food Services

Site: Food Services Dept.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent; supplemented by training or experience relating to school food service.

• A minimum of five (5) years employment of school food service including two years (2) of responsibility as a Food Service Unit Leader or its equivalent.

• See job description for additional requirements.

WORK DAYS: 260 days (12 months) - 260 Day Work Year Calendar

Monday - Friday 8 hours/day 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SALARY: 5S - Supervisory $64491 - $84874 annual salary

Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

• CLASSIFIED Management/Confidential/Supervisory/Unrepresented Salary Schedule

HEALTH BENEFITS:
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT Health Plans & Rates

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:

• All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.

• All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicantand include the following: letter of interest professional résumé two (2) current signed letters of recommendation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application and required documents are to be submitted on or before Friday January 23 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email:

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED SUPERVISORY

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

602 F Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420

REVISION DATE: August 6 2024

TITLE: SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICES

SALARY RANGE: 5S - Supervisory

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt - Administrative Employee Exemption FLSA

DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of Food Services Director and the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent Business Services schedule coordinate and supervise district Food Service Purchasing and Warehouse personnel; assist the Food Services Director in the operation of the district food services program; review evaluate and supervise all personnel in the Food Service Purchasing and Warehouse departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of school food service including two years (2) of responsibility as a Food Service Unit Leader or its equivalent

Successful experience in interacting with and working with colleagues;

Knowledge of principles and technical practices of food service operations including but not limited to federal and state regulations and standards related to food service preparation sanitation safety procedures and operations within a large public school organization with multiple work site locations/kitchens.

Personal Qualities: Resourceful innovative helpful diligent persistent and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.

Additional: Valid California Drivers License

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise plan organize train counsel motivate and evaluate assigned Food Service Purchasing and Warehouse personnel.

2. Evaluate school site food service programs to ensure compliance with any and all federal state and local regulations; perform inspections between evaluations.

3. Assist in maintaining a variety of federal and state level reports and records.

4. Promote and market catering services for both students and adults; coordinate catering schedules with various departmental personnel regarding event details; and oversee the approval of billing related to the catering program.

5. Establish duties and work schedules for assigned site personnel.

6. Review and approve department personnel time sheets and requests.

7. Collaborate with the Child Nutrition Buyer in the utilization of federally donated food products.

8. Develop and maintain high standards of food preparation service sanitation and safety procedures; train personnel in the operation and maintenance of all food service equipment.

9. Support the coordination training and implementation of the Districts food waste and recovery program.

10. Assistin food service purchasing and warehouse personnel orientation including but not limited to providing department procedures handbooks safety meetings and Point of Sale (POS) system training.

11. Coordinate and collaborate with Food Service Site Leads to manage the online lunch ordering system for high school campuses.

12. Work cooperatively with principals and other school officials; coordinate with district personnel for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

13. Provide nutrition education materials to promote the Food Service Departments National School Lunch Programs and School Breakfast Program including classroom visits and presentations for the purpose of promoting and maintaining services and/or programs.

14. Participate in and assist in leading meetings workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information; implement assigned activities and/or projects (i.e. storage/security of food and supplies cleanup operations for kitchens USDA regulations etc.)

15. Assist the Food Service Director in promoting public interest in the understanding of the school food service program.

16. Assist the Food Service Director in interview processes for staff hiring and/or promoting.

17. Assist the Food Service Director with Farm to School initiatives local food procurement and the Wellness Program.

18. Recommend policies procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing departmental direction for meeting district goals and assisting the department in functioning in a safe and efficient manner.

19. Organize and maintain comprehensive and precise records of students with special dietary requirements including food allergies and modified food textures across all school locations and accompanied by thorough staff training.

20. Assist with the development of daily menus recommend products for purchase and assist in coordinating student tasting panels.

21. Assist with developing food service changes to ensure compliance with all nutritional requirements of the program including menu changes for delivery of a healthier food services program.

22. Assist and provide support in various Food Service roles as needed including kitchen staff coverage and ensuring production levels and delivery schedules are met.

23. Perform other duties as reasonably required.
    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. stand and sit for extended periods of time;

2. see and read printed matter with or without vision aids;

3. hear and understand speech at normal levels;

4. speak English so that others may understand at normal levels;

5. stand walk stoop twist bend over grasp reach overhead push pull and move lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height;

6. move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.
   

B. MENTAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time;

2. learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology machinery instructions and task methods;

3. meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules;

4. speak and write in a clear concise manner;
   

C. SOCIAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes;

2. convey an understanding patient attitude toward other students parents staff and members of the community;

3. maintain the privacy of confidential information including employee information student grades progress etc.;

4. have consistent attendance because of the time urgent nature of duties and because the work product of the position is interdependent with that of other staff consistent attendance is required.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The Behavior Specialist shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe have actual knowledge or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) Proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) Pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) Complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Ave. Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email: or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce Director of Student Services 227 Bridge St. Arroyo Grande ext. 1189

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER