Job Class: 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor

Salary Range: $95,721 - $116,376 /annually

Appointment Type: PEX (Permanent Exempt) (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: Up to 36 months

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Overview of the Position

As the 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor, you will report to the Senior Operations Manager and be a part of the Student Nutrition Services Department. Under general direction, you will plan, organize, visit, and direct food service operations and supervise personnel engaged in the preparation of food for children's centers and schools. You will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the District's school dining programs; supervise and coordinate the activities of nutrition staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications between principals, cafeteria personnel, and administrators; supervise and plan the work and assignment areas of Dining Staff; prepare schedules and delegate assignments; interview, hire, and train employees; supervise the preparation and establishment of menus, special needs diets, and food utilization rules and standards; and develop and implement training plans for cafeteria employees.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of San Francisco's public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD's commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs and the various nutritional, operational, and financial procedures prescribed by the US Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Education, and the Board of Education
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the procurement of food, supplies, equipment, technology, and services in the Child Nutrition Program
• A strong record of managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
• Strong analytic and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Experience developing and implementing talent management systems or systemic educational reform initiatives
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing, and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Success leading effective teams and individuals
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Monitors district food service policies and practices to ensure conformance with modern institutional food service management theory and practice in compliance with federal, state, and local government regulations
• Supervises the administration of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program at TK-12 schools, ensuring compliance regulations are met and maintained
• Supervises the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program at stand-alone Early Education and co-located programs, as well as the At-Risk Snack and Supper Programs, ensuring compliance regulations are met and maintained
• Assists in the monitoring of all program fiscal activities, including preparation of the annual budget, financial and managerial reporting, cost analyses, and revenue reconciliation
• Assists in food and service contracting, procurement, menu planning and development, new product development, nutrient analyses, special needs diets, storekeeping, and distribution
• Directs and monitors department-wide food safety and sanitation programs and practices in compliance with federal and state regulation, incorporating principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Directs and supervises, directly and through Lead Dining Staff, nutritional staff, personnel management, employee relations, communications with federal, state, and local government personnel, and parent and community relations
• Monitors the work of and coaches subordinates to improve performance; selects, trains, and evaluates staff
• Helps implement SFUSD's Future Dining Experience, the District's plan to provide a dining experience that captures our students' senses, supports them in their growth, connects them to their food, and enables them to share their opinions
• Working with the Child Nutrition Programs Manager, develops, implements, and monitors training for Dining Staff that ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture annual training mandate

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training below that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain them would be:

• Experience: Two years of supervisory experience in an institutional culinary operation involving planning, preparing and serving food in large quantities. Experience acquired in commercial restaurants is not considered qualifying; AND
• Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in hotel and restaurant administration, business or public administration, or home economics and nutrition.

Additional Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability
• Possession of a valid Food Safety Manager Certification
• Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: the ability to work in a standard office environment, some heavy lifting, and frequent driving to work sites

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $95,721 - $116,376/annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application
• Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent, fair, rigorous, and expedient selection process. At minimum, the selection process may include the following steps:

• Application screening
• Phone screen
• Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtual)
• Panel interview 2 (in-person or virtual)
• Reference Check/Employment Verification
• Offer extended
• Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.