Food Service Supervisor - Ardsley 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.

Why This Role Rocks:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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.

• ServSafe 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 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.

Apply today and help us live our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

 

Pay Rate: $23/hour

 

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

Education 

1. 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. 

 

Experience 

1. 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. 

 

Certifications 

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

 

Technical Proficiency 

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; ability to communicate e