Supervisor of Food Service

STARTING DATE:          2026-2027 School Year

REPORTS TO:                  Director of Career-Technical Education

WORK YEAR:                   205 days per school-year

SALARY RANGE:            Appropriate step on supervisor salary schedule - commensurate with experience and education

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Associate degree or higher in the area of food service
• Minimum five years’ experience in food service management/leadership role
• ServSafe Manager certified
• Ability to lift bulk items averaging 60 pounds and push/pull a minimum of 200 pounds
• Ability to interact positively with administrators, cafeteria staff members and students
• Ability to utilize various technologies including but not limited to Quik Lunch POS, PaySchools Central, state/federal reporting systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, PowerSchool, and LINQ School Nutrition Suite
• Proof of meeting all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.) performance
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for active, hands-on operation of the school cafeteria, including experience in nutritional menu planning, food purchasing, food preparation, personnel management, budgeting, preparation for annual audits
• Serve as a role-model for leadership and teamwork, with high expectations and high performance
• Knowledge of federal dietary guidelines
• Knowledge of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and National School Breakfast Program (NSBP)
• Communication and knowledge of necessary shifts in nutrition program funding models
• Set sanitation standards in the lunchroom to comply with the Ohio Department of Health, Wood County Health Department and the principles of the National Sanitation Foundation
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Actively assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulation and board policy
• Oversee cafeteria workers’ completion of production sheets, HACCP data, required training, and other paperwork
• Perform staff evaluations and follow all guidelines of the Collective Bargain Agreement
• Conduct interviews and recommend employment of cafeteria personnel to the Superintendent
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of annual professional development training
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment to assure cleanliness, proper working order, and establish repair or maintenance procedures as necessary
• Regularly take part alongside team in daily kitchen tasks to maintain strong knowledge of all operational aspects
• Assist with food preparation and serving in a fast-paced and high-volume service model (approx. 650+ breakfasts and 1300+ lunches daily at single site)
• Instruct staff on food marketing and presentation for the serving lines and for banquets and various catering events
• Deliver food for special functions (field trips, Career Based Intervention sites) and clean up afterwards
• Create décor or seasonal themes to make the cafeteria setting attractive and inviting
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s mission statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout employment in the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the board of education, superintendent, CT Director, or their designee(s)

DEADLINE:  Open until filled. 

APPLY TO:  Submit letter of interest, application, transcripts, and résumé at https://pentacareercenter.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.                                                                                                          

May 2026

Posted 5.18.26