Nutrition Staff Supervisor

Position Overview
The Nutrition Staff Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and service of the school kitchen while adhering to state and local health and safety regulations. This position oversees food production, ordering, and recordkeeping to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while providing appealing and nutritious meals to students. The role also ensures the cafeteria's smooth and efficient operation to support students' health, comfort, and well-being. In addition to hands-on responsibilities in the kitchen, this position includes supervisory responsibilities for staff.

Mission
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School provides K-8 students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community. Our mission is to help all students become reflective inquirers, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, fosters a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum. Our students are expected to meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas.

About the School
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School opened in 2017 and serves 360 students in grades kindergarten through eighth. We believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Our school’s habits of character, which define our culture, are courage, collaboration, stewardship, perseverance, and high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operations of the kitchen, including all cost and budget maintenance.
• Manage the preparation and service of meals for a population of 360 students in accordance with USDA guidelines. Assist with food preparation and cooking during high-volume periods.
• Ensure the kitchen meets all sanitary standards.
• Coordinate cooking and prepping of the skillet station according to the production schedule.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and logs.
• Supervise and mentor the nutrition team to meet standards set forth by management.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and compliance with NSLP and SBP requirements in collaboration with department staff.
• Assist the Director of Food Services in providing leadership to ensure a secure work environment, particularly during emergencies or crises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of high-volume school/education food service management experience.
• ServSafe Certification (Required).
• Allergen Certificate (Required).
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Required).
• Knowledge of food preparation and nutrition requirements.
• Proficiency in recipe procedures, measurement conformity, and cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with food service sanitation standards, including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.
• Experience using a Point of Sale system and register.
• Strong team supervision skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes and take initiative when leading staff.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web-based applications.
• Willingness to learn new software programs.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Join Our Adult Crew
At Old Sturbridge Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through school-wide activities, events, and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in events ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning and graduation.

We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of students, collaborate on planning, and use data to guide decision-making.

We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and their own professional growth. School-wide professional meetings are held before the start of the school year and throughout.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.org:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sturbridge, MA 01566 (Required)

Work Location: In person