Elementary Food Service Supervisor

The State College Area School District is currently accepting applications for the Elementary Food Service Supervisor position.

The Elementary Food Service Supervisor oversees the daily operation of a National School Lunch Program, and catering programs, ensuring high-quality service, regulatory compliance, and a positive dining experience for students. This position travels between eight schools to provide hands-on leadership, staff training, operational support, and coverage as needed. The successful candidate will coordinate purchasing and inventory management, monitor food production and ordering processes, and ensure accurate recordkeeping and financial accountability.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen facilities, overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role directly supervises kitchen managers and staff, providing ongoing coaching, motivation, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities. The supervisor collaborates closely with district leadership, building administrators, and food service personnel to achieve program goals and meet the needs of each school community. Additional responsibilities include supporting food production operations, safeguarding confidential student information, utilizing marketing strategies to enhance program participation and customer satisfaction, and assisting with annual staff training initiatives. The ideal candidate is an organized, adaptable leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to food service excellence, and the ability to foster positive working relationships across multiple locations. Summer work with our Summer Lunch Program is available.

Requirements:

Minimum two (2) years of food service management experience required.

Serv-safe Certified or must be able to obtain within 60 days of employment.

The position is 200 days per year. Compensation will be based upon prior experience.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.