1.0 FTE Nutrition Services Field Supervisor (2 positions) - Regular

## Description **Bend-La Pine Schools** **Bend, Oregon 97703** Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations. Studies have shown that some individuals (women and people of color, for example) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the position, and we acknowledge that that candidate may be an individual from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of a position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. **Position Title: Nutrition Services Field Supervisor** **Department: Nutrition Services** **Reports To: Director of Nutrition Services** **** **JOB DEFINITION:** The Nutrition Services Field Supervisor supports school meal operations by working directly with nutrition services staff at assigned school sites to ensure meals are prepared, served, documented, and delivered in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner. The position monitors daily kitchen operations, provides coaching and direction to assigned staff, supports scheduling and coverage needs, assists with training and performance concerns, and helps ensure each site follows department procedures, food safety standards, and federal, state, and local school nutrition program requirements. Working under the direction of the Nutrition Services Director, the Field Supervisor serves as a primary field contact between school kitchens and the Nutrition Services office. The position identifies and responds to operational issues, supports corrective action when deficiencies are found, assists with hiring and onboarding, contributes to department procedures and planning, and works collaboratively with Nutrition Services leadership, school staff, vendors, and district personnel to support reliable meal service and positive experiences for students and staff. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** - Supports school meal operations across assigned district sites to ensure meals are prepared, served, documented, and delivered in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner. - Monitors school kitchen and meal service operations, including food preparation, cooking, serving, point-of-sale practices, sanitation, production records, and site-level compliance with department procedures. - Provides field-level supervision, coaching, and direction to assigned nutrition services staff, including Kitchen Managers, Leads, and other site-based staff as assigned. - Supports staff performance through training, feedback, documentation, performance reviews, and response plans when employees do not meet established expectations. - Assists with staffing needs, including work schedules, substitute coverage, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training for school-based nutrition services positions. - Ensures assigned sites follow applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to school nutrition programs, food safety, sanitation, meal pattern requirements, and required documentation. - Identifies, responds to, and communicates operational or compliance concerns, including developing and supporting corrective action when deficiencies are found. - Serves as a field contact between school kitchens and the Nutrition Services office, communicating site needs, operational concerns, staffing issues, and program updates. - Uses department software systems to support staffing, production, ordering, documentation, compliance review, communicatio…