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

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

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

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD, you can expect to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and motivated to unleash our students’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

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.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

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