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Kitchen Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services
High Tech HighSan Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2025
💰 $70,000/yr($50,000/yr – $70,000/yr)
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Kitchen Supervisor, Food & Nutrition ServicesHigh Tech High Mesa Campus
Reports To: Production Manager, Food & Nutrition FLSA Classification: Non-exemptFull Time/Part Time Status: Hourly, Full TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Hourly Unrepresented Framework Step 3, Range (A-K): $24.85 - $34.69. Salary is commensurate with verified experience.Application Opening: 12/19/2025Application Closing: 1/31/2026
Job Summary:Under the direction of the Production Manager and Food & Nutrition Services Leadership, the Kitchen Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the central kitchen and participates in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of meals for multiple school sites. This position provides hands-on supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow, food safety, and high-quality meal production in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Oversee and participate in daily food production, packaging, and distribution to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines. 2. Plan, assign, and direct the work of central kitchen staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and according to production standards.3. Supervise and assist in receiving, labeling, rotating, and storing food and supplies using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.4. Monitor and maintain food quality, temperature, and portion control to meet USDA meal pattern and food safety requirements.5. Coordinate with the Production Manager and Inventory Coordinator to maintain adequate inventory levels and communicate product needs or shortages.6. Prioritize, schedule, and supervise work of assigned personnel; train, direct, discipline, supervise, evaluate assigned staff, and participate in the selection of new employees as directed.7. Ensure kitchen equipment is properly operated, cleaned, and maintained; report malfunctions and coordinate repairs as needed.8. Enforce food safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP guidelines and district policies.9. Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and corrective guidance.10. Document performance issues and initiate disciplinary processes in coordination with the Production Manager and Nutrition Services leadership.11. Participate in and support disciplinary meetings, including delivering verbal warnings and preparing written documentation.12. Provide ongoing training, guidance, and performance feedback to assigned staff; support consistent application of kitchen policies and procedures.13. Participate in employee evaluations and progressive discipline in collaboration with the Production Manager and department leadership.14. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; delegate and verify daily cleaning responsibilities.15. Prepare and maintain accurate records, including production sheets, temperature logs, inventory documentation, and delivery records.16. Support menu implementation by following standardized recipes and production records to ensure compliance and consistency across all sites.17. Promote teamwork, clear communication, and a positive work culture among central kitchen staff.18. Perform related duties as assigned to support overall food service operations.
Education and Related Work Experience
● High school diploma or equivalent required.● Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale food production or institutional food service, preferably in a school nutrition or central kitchen environment.● Completion of food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager or equivalent) required within six months of hire.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Manager Food Handlers Permit.
Knowledge of:● Principles and techniques of supervision, instructing,
Reports To: Production Manager, Food & Nutrition FLSA Classification: Non-exemptFull Time/Part Time Status: Hourly, Full TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Hourly Unrepresented Framework Step 3, Range (A-K): $24.85 - $34.69. Salary is commensurate with verified experience.Application Opening: 12/19/2025Application Closing: 1/31/2026
Job Summary:Under the direction of the Production Manager and Food & Nutrition Services Leadership, the Kitchen Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the central kitchen and participates in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of meals for multiple school sites. This position provides hands-on supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow, food safety, and high-quality meal production in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Oversee and participate in daily food production, packaging, and distribution to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines. 2. Plan, assign, and direct the work of central kitchen staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and according to production standards.3. Supervise and assist in receiving, labeling, rotating, and storing food and supplies using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.4. Monitor and maintain food quality, temperature, and portion control to meet USDA meal pattern and food safety requirements.5. Coordinate with the Production Manager and Inventory Coordinator to maintain adequate inventory levels and communicate product needs or shortages.6. Prioritize, schedule, and supervise work of assigned personnel; train, direct, discipline, supervise, evaluate assigned staff, and participate in the selection of new employees as directed.7. Ensure kitchen equipment is properly operated, cleaned, and maintained; report malfunctions and coordinate repairs as needed.8. Enforce food safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP guidelines and district policies.9. Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and corrective guidance.10. Document performance issues and initiate disciplinary processes in coordination with the Production Manager and Nutrition Services leadership.11. Participate in and support disciplinary meetings, including delivering verbal warnings and preparing written documentation.12. Provide ongoing training, guidance, and performance feedback to assigned staff; support consistent application of kitchen policies and procedures.13. Participate in employee evaluations and progressive discipline in collaboration with the Production Manager and department leadership.14. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; delegate and verify daily cleaning responsibilities.15. Prepare and maintain accurate records, including production sheets, temperature logs, inventory documentation, and delivery records.16. Support menu implementation by following standardized recipes and production records to ensure compliance and consistency across all sites.17. Promote teamwork, clear communication, and a positive work culture among central kitchen staff.18. Perform related duties as assigned to support overall food service operations.
Education and Related Work Experience
● High school diploma or equivalent required.● Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale food production or institutional food service, preferably in a school nutrition or central kitchen environment.● Completion of food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager or equivalent) required within six months of hire.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
● Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Manager Food Handlers Permit.
Knowledge of:● Principles and techniques of supervision, instructing,
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