Food Services Supervisor

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Difference in Children’s Lives

Northwood Children’s Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen/Food Service Supervisor to lead and oversee food service operations at Northwood Main Campus. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized, compassionate leader who is passionate about nutrition, food service, and supporting the health and well-being of children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Food Service Supervisor position is to provide for the efficient management and daily supervision of Northwood’s total kitchen and food service program at the Main campus. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that qualified and highly skilled employees are available to support Northwood’s food program and that residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet their individual dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and support food service and kitchen staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing and promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the preparation and delivery of nutritious, well-balanced meals for children and adolescents.
• Ensure meals and food service practices meet established nutritional, dietary, health, and safety standards.
• Accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, medical requirements, and other individual food-related needs in collaboration with appropriate program, education, and clinical staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food service environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health department regulations, food safety requirements, and Northwood policies and procedures.
• Oversee food and kitchen supply inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and usage.
• Assist with food service budgeting and monitor costs to promote responsible use of resources.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the food program supports the overall needs of Northwood’s youth and programs.
• Monitor the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of meals and food services.
• Provide ongoing training, guidance, and performance support to kitchen staff.
• Address operational issues and help maintain efficient day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Northwood’s mission and food service programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of vocational training or equivalent education, plus four (4) years of experience in food services.
• Previous experience in food service supervision, kitchen management, or a related leadership role preferred.
• Managerial or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, and dietary standards, particularly as they relate to children and adolescents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary food service operation.
• ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Why Northwood?

At Northwood Children’s Services, your work directly contributes to the health, well-being, and success of youth. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Northwood offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, training opportunities, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Benefits

Northwood’s excellent benefit package for full-time employees includes:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible plans with an employer match of $1,000–$2,500 per year
• Quarterly Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) of $1,940 for employees covered by insurance other than Northwood’s plan
• Employer-paid Life Insurance equal to 1x total salary for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including Limited Flex compatible with HSA plans and Dependent Care Flex
• 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) pension after one year of employment and 1,000 continuous hours
• Seven (7) paid holidays plus one (1) Float Holiday for full-time employees
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Student Loan Repayment Program of up to $5,000 per year, with no cap, after completing one year of full-time employment
• Scholarship Program for continuing or furthering your education
• Cooperative Program, including rental equipment, special events
• $250 Referral Bonus for each candidate you refer who is offered and accepts employment