Food Services Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Priority consideration deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.

Compensation: $24.68- $25.42 Hourly

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the general supervision of the Children's Center Director, the Food Services Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of the nutritional program meeting the needs of all children enrolled in the program. This includes meal planning that meet established guidelines; ordering lunch, supplies and equipment from outside vendors; preparing breakfast and snacks; overseeing all meal delivery to classrooms; and ensuring appropriate maintenance, sanitation and safety standards within the work area. The SDSU Children's Center is NAEYC accredited and adheres to the NAEYC Code of Conduct.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

• Maintains knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and ensures the Center is compliant with the regulations
• Creates menus, places orders, receives and prepares all foods in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines
• Creates menus to meet USDA CACFP guidelines and individual dietary needs of children with allergies or specific medical requests from the child's physician
• Ensures accuracy of weights and measures for all food components served in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, including those produced by outside vendors
• Arranges substitute coverage for staff when necessary, including cooking as needed
• Conducts regular analysis of food costs and other CACFP costs to ensure maximum utilization of CACFP funding
• Prepares documents for reimbursement, provides to accounting for review, and enters meal data in CNIPS by the tenth of each month
• Maintains documentation of meal count data reimbursements in a secure location
• Reviews Menu Production Sheets monthly to ensure nutrition requirements are being met
• Makes recommendations for needed changes to supervisor to meet established guidelines as stipulated
• Conducts regular walk through of the kitchen area, inspecting all equipment and materials to ensure proper maintenance, appearance and sanitation according to established guidelines and procedures
• Ensures preparation of needed work orders or repair reports on proper forms with all pertinent information completed. Monitors the progress of requested work and priorities for work as required and reports to Children's Center Director all updated work priorities
• Makes recommendations to supervisor for improvements to facilities and equipment
• Works with staff to maintain a safe environment for children, staff and to report known safety problems to supervisor
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive package of promotional efforts for the Children's Center
• Assists in defining target markets
• Monitors and updates web page content relating to the food program to ensure it is compelling and accurate
• Makes suggestions for improvements to the overall Children's Center web page to ensure it is compelling and accurate
• Prepares written reports, as necessary
• Assists others in department with special tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree and/or AA or AS (or equivalent) (preferably in Child Development, Nutrition, Health Education, or Health Science) preferred

Experience:

• One year working in Child and Family Development required
• Two years supervisory experience required. Experience supervising and working directly with college students preferred
• Two years of experience in menu planning and food preparation required
• One year working with the Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) preferred
• Proficient with Excel and Word software
• Must have experience in supporting families with nutrition needs

License & Certifications:

• Current certification for Food Service Manager Training required (within 30 days of hire and then renewed every 5 years)
• Food Handler Training certification required (within 7 days of hire and renewed annually)
• Valid CA driver's license with a clear driving record upon hire

Trainings (within first 30 days):

• Universal Health Precautions, Blood-borne Pathogens and infectious waste disposal
• Site safety and emergency procedures including fire and earthquake drills
• Anti-Harassment Training for Supervisors
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Data Security & Privacy
• Gender Awareness Training

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Must professionally represent the Associated Students and San Diego State University at all times
• Must be able to successfully fulfill the Essential Duties of this job description and meet performance expectations
• Highly organized, confidential and reliable individual with keen written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, frequently changing population of students, faculty and staff
• Capable of maintaining positive working relationships with staff, University, customers and vendors
• Thorough knowledge of the most up-to-date nutritional standards for children, including portion sizes
• Keeps current of new issues and research in the field of early childhood nutrition
• Works in an independent manner without undue supervision
• Establishes mutual respect by showing an accepting attitude toward children, families, and co-workers