Supervisor, Area Child Nutrition (Immediate Opening)

Position Title: Supervisor, Area Child Nutrition

Job Title: Supervisor, Area Child Nutrition

Function: Child Nutrition Services

Family: Food Service Management

Reports to: Director, Child Nutrition Operations Pay Grade: E11

Terms of • 230 days per year. FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment: • Non-Chapter 21 employment agreement.

• Salary is in the pay grade E11 on the Exempt

SAISD Compensation Plan.

• Entry salary is at $52,366.40 with consideration

for directly related experience.

Funding
This position is locally funded

Source:

Job Scope

Supervises daily activities of a team within a function or campus. Responsible for direct coaching and discipline of
employees. Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. Responsible for
administration of various complex function or campus programs and serves as the lead of a group of employees.
Develops policies and procedures and oversees the implementation and execution of them. Typically required to
complete tasks of subordinate-level roles, when needed.

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Child Nutrition ensures compliance with federal, state, and local policies and reporting guidelines
for the Food and Child Nutrition Services. Monitors the Texas Department of Agriculture Breakfast, Lunch and
Snack Programs following USDA guidelines.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Analyzes reports to assess school-based food and child nutrition operations to ensure efficient, cost
effective, and quality delivery of services.

2. Supervises staff and assists with assessing school based, departmental needs, and make
recommendations for inclusion in annual budget process.

3. Ensures the successful implementation and compliance of the School Lunch and Child Nutrition Program
in the District. Interprets, enforces, and applies policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work
of the department.

4. Remains apprised of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
5. Provides monthly staff development and annual orientations to educate staff on critical food service

protocols such as sanitation and safety, inventory/food quality, customer service, etc.
6. Works collaboratively with the University of Incarnate Word and the University of Texas San Antonio

Dietetics Programs to schedule and oversee the school food service rotation of didactic training of the
dietetic interns pursing their degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

7. Provides input into specifications, coordinates bids and reviews for accuracy in posting, extensions,
requests and receives samples for testing, compares product to bid specifications.

Revised: 05/09/2023

8. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities

expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or four years’ equivalent experience in

education, food and nutrition, biology, food service management, hotel/restaurant management, or
business administration.

• 8+ years progressive experience in food or child nutrition services or a related field.

• 2+ years in school food service, hotel/restaurant management, food technology or a related field.

• Valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced skills in quantity food production.

• Excellent leadership skills.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing,
speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• Manages supervisor district level roles or lower.
  

It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or
activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies
DIA, FFH, and FFI.