Lead Food Service Worker

The District is a reputable public school district dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for students. It emphasizes high standards within its food services department to support student well-being and academic success. Serving a broad community, the district offers comprehensive educational programs spanning from elementary through high school. With a commitment to excellence and federal nutrition program compliance, the district continuously strives to enhance its services including cafeteria operations, ensuring students receive nutritious meals during the academic year. The available position is for the 2026-2027 school year, offering a full-time work schedule of eight hours per day, nine months per year, specifically from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Food Services Department. The employment type is open recruitment with a competitive compensation package, although salary specifics would be communicated during the recruitment process.

The Lead Food Service Worker role is a pivotal leadership position within the school district’s Food Services Department. This role is designed for professionals with a passion for food service management, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong commitment to adhering to safety and sanitation standards. The Lead Food Service Worker assumes responsibility for planning, scheduling, and directing food service activities in middle and high school cafeterias. The incumbent will provide direct supervision and guidance to food service workers, substitute personnel, and student workers, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with school nutrition policies. This includes overseeing food preparation, cafeteria service operations, portion control adherence, and the application of standardized recipes and pricing. Given the multifaceted nature of this role, the incumbent will manage inventory control, order processing, and maintain accurate financial records such as cash receipts and point-of-sale reconciliations. The role also requires operation and upkeep of kitchen equipment as well as computer systems used for food service management. Candidates for this role will engage in staff training and contribute to the development and implementation of improvements in food preparation, menu planning, and equipment use, supporting the district’s nutrition objectives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual interested in food service leadership in an educational setting, with opportunities for professional growth and making a healthy impact on student populations.