A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
Culinary Supervisor
Regional School Unit 23
RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools - Old Orchard Beach, Maine Job Details
Job ID:
5841806
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
RSU #23
Old Orchard Beach Schools
Chef & Culinary Supervisor 1.0 FTE
START:
Immediately
RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools is seeking a collaborative Chef & Culinary Supervisor with strong culinary skills to join our Food & Nutrition Services team .Located a half mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, our 700-student, three-school district is looking for a culinary leader who can bring creativity, nutrition expertise, and hands-on kitchen leadership to our school meal programs.
Position Overview:
Working under the Food Services Director, you'll help shape nutritious, appealing menus for breakfast and lunch across the district, supervise daily food service operations, and mentor kitchen staff. This role blends culinary skill with program leadership, from recipe development and scratch cooking initiatives to student engagement, nutrition education, and compliance with federal school meal standards. You'll also help lead Farm-to-School efforts, wellness initiatives, and district-wide programs like composting or greenhouse operations.
Schedule & Commitment:
This is a school-year position with additional hours during the summer to support seasonal planning and program needs.
What You'll Do:
Support the Food Services Director in developing and overseeing nutritious school breakfast and lunch menus
Supervise daily food service operations and provide leadership, coaching, and support to staff
Gather student feedback through focus groups and other methods to improve meal selections
Review and adjust recipes to reduce sodium, fat, and sugar in line with federal guidelines
Work with Kitchen Managers to ensure recipes are followed correctly
Help increase fruit and vegetable consumption through recipes, cooking techniques, and presentation
Partner with School Nutrition Program staff and principals to boost participation in school meal programs
Assist with Farm-to-School initiatives and local food procurement
Provide culinary training to school nutrition staff annually and as needed
Develop student-approved recipes that incorporate more scratch cooking
Develop promotions for events like National School Breakfast Week, School Lunch Week, and Nutrition Month
Provide nutrition education for students, food service staff, and support staff wellness
Stay current on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and lead training and implementation for compliance
Review and handle special catering requests
Help coordinate the School Wellness Team and support the School Wellness Policy
Work with the Food Services Director on district-wide initiatives such as composting or greenhouse operations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food & Nutrition Services
What We Value:
Culinary expertise paired with a passion for student nutrition
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Creativity in menu development and scratch cooking
Collaborative, solution-oriented approach
Commitment to health, wellness, and food quality in schools
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Current and valid CHRC (criminal history record check), more information can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
2 or 4-year college degree (preferred)
ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of hire
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply Online
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Contact Cynthia Potenza, HR Manager, if you have any questions regarding the online application process at 207-934-5751 x1925
