School Lunchroom Area Supervisor (2636PEX) 2026-2027

Job Class: 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor

Salary Range: $95721 $116376 /annually

Appointment Type: PEX (Permanent Exempt) (what does this mean)

Length of Appointment: Up to 36 months

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is Californias seventh-largest school district serving 50000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

Overview of the Position

As the 2636 School Food Service Area Supervisor you will report to the Senior Operations Manager and be a part of the Student Nutrition Services Department. Under general direction you will plan organize visit and direct food service operations and supervise personnel engaged in the preparation of food for childrens centers and schools. You will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Districts school dining programs; supervise and coordinate the activities of nutrition staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications between principals cafeteria personnel and administrators; supervise and plan the work and assignment areas of Dining Staff; prepare schedules and delegate assignments; interview hire and train employees; supervise the preparation and establishment of menus special needs diets and food utilization rules and standards; and develop and implement training plans for cafeteria employees.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of San Franciscos public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSDs commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies pertaining to the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs and the various nutritional operational and financial procedures prescribed by the US Department of Agriculture the California Department of Education and the Board of Education
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the procurement of food supplies equipment technology and services in the Child Nutrition Program
• A strong record of managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
• Strong analytic and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Experience developing and implementing talent management systems or systemic educational reform initiatives
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Success leading effective teams and individuals
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Monitors district food service policies and practices to ensure conformance with modern institutional food service management theory and practice in compliance with federal state and local government regulations
• Supervises the administration of the National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program at TK-12 schools ensuring compliance regulations are met and maintained
• Supervises the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program at stand-alone Early Education and co-located programs as well as the At-Risk Snack and Supper Programs ensuring compliance regulations are met and maintained
• Assists in the monitoring of all program fiscal activities including preparation of the annual budget financial and managerial reporting cost analyses and revenue reconciliation
• Assists in food and service contracting procurement menu planning and development new product development nutrient analyses special needs diets storekeeping and distribution
• Directs and monitors department-wide food safety and sanitation programs and practices in compliance with federal and state regulation incorporating principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Directs and supervises directly and through Lead Dining Staff nutritional staff personnel management employee relations communications with federal state and local government personnel and parent and community relations
• Monitors the work of and coaches subordinates to improve performance; selects trains and evaluates staff
• Helps implement SFUSDs Future Dining Experience the Districts plan to provide a dining experience that captures our students senses supports them in their growth connects them to their food and enables them to share their opinions
• Working with the Child Nutrition Programs Manager develops implements and monitors training for Dining Staff that ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture annual training mandate

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training below that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain them would be:

• Experience: Two years of supervisory experience in an institutional culinary operation involving planning preparing and serving food in large quantities. Experience acquired in commercial restaurants is not considered qualifying; AND
• Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in hotel and restaurant administration business or public administration or home economics and nutrition.

Additional Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License and the ability to maintain insurability
• Possession of a valid Food Safety Manager Certification
• Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: the ability to work in a standard office environment some heavy lifting and frequent driving to work sites

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of a collaborative inclusive and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to and will champion our Core Values are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and motivated to unleash our students potential. We want strong collaborators skilled communicators and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $95721 $116376/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans a defined benefit pension plan disability life insurance flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit and create a new account to begin your application
• Visit and begin the application process
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent fair rigorous and expedient selection process. At minimum the selection process may include the following steps:

• Application screening
• Phone screen
• Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtual)
• Panel interview 2 (in-person or virtual)
• Reference Check/Employment Verification
• Offer extended
• Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs activities and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital or parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the Districts non-discrimination policy please review Board Policy 4030.