Central Kitchen Operations Supervisor

FULLERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fullerton, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$7,417–$8,190
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Centralized Operations/Management, Class C License, Cook Dishes, Driver's License, Educational Accreditation, Food Production, Food Science, Food Services, Hazard Analysis, Higher Education, Hospital, Nutrition, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Process Development, Restaurant, Retirement Plan, ServSafe Certification
LOCATION
Fullerton, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Central Kitchen Operations Supervisor at Fullerton Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

8/6/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/17/2026

Contact

Martha Roberts

714-447-7458

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$7,417 - $8,190 Monthly

Length of Work Year

12-months/year

Employment Type

Full Time

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a closely related field from an institute of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale food and nutrition service operations (e.g., school districts, hospitals, hotels, or restaurants), including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role with responsibility for operational oversight, process development, and staff performance management. Experience in a school nutrition central kitchen or hub-and-spoke production model is highly desirable. Additional qualifying education may be substituted for up to one (1) year of required experience. License: • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver s License and insurability to drive a District vehicle as part of the District's Pull Notice program are required. A valid California Food Manager Certification (ServSafe Manager or equivalent ANSI National Accreditation Board-accredited program) is required. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification is preferred. *. School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) certification is preferred. Special information: • The safe operation of a District vehicle is required. Operation of a forklift is required. • All applicants will be required to submit a recent (less than one month old from the recruitment closing date) DMV printout (H-6) showing their driving records for the past 10 years.

APPLICATION PROCESS EXAMINATION This is a merged promotional and open competitive recruitment. The examination may consist of a training and experience (supplemental responses) evaluation, written test, performance test and/or structured oral interview. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each part of the examination. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each part of the examination. If Veteran s credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Commission Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be twelve (12) months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Date of Examination The date of the examination(s) will be announced at a later date. Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email, and/or telephone of the time, date and place of the examination(s). Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (714) 447-7458 prior to the testing date. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • DMV Printout (Attach Copy of H6 Printout)
  • Resume (Attach Copy of Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a closely related field from an institute of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale food and nutrition service operations (e.g., school districts, hospitals, hotels, or restaurants), including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role with responsibility for operational oversight, process development, and staff performance management. Experience in a school nutrition central kitchen or hub-and-spoke production model is highly desirable. Additional qualifying education may be substituted for up to one (1) year of required experience. License: • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver s License and insurability to drive a District vehicle as part of the District's Pull Notice program are required. A valid California Food Manager Certification (ServSafe Manager or equivalent ANSI National Accreditation Board-accredited program) is required. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification is preferred. *. School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) certification is preferred. Special information: • The safe operation of a District vehicle is required. Operation of a forklift is required. • All applicants will be required to submit a recent (less than one month old from the recruitment closing date) DMV printout (H-6) showing their driving records for the past 10 years.

APPLICATION PROCESS EXAMINATION This is a merged promotional and open competitive recruitment. The examination may consist of a training and experience (supplemental responses) evaluation, written test, performance test and/or structured oral interview. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each part of the examination. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each part of the examination. If Veteran s credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Commission Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be twelve (12) months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Date of Examination The date of the examination(s) will be announced at a later date. Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email, and/or telephone of the time, date and place of the examination(s). Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (714) 447-7458 prior to the testing date. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • DMV Printout (Attach Copy of H6 Printout)
  • Resume (Attach Copy of Resume)

Comments and Other Information

The Personnel Commission is seeking one qualified individual for a full-time management position in our Nutrition Services department. The Central Kitchen Operations Supervisor plans, coordinates, manages and supervises food and/or meal production, preparation and distribution from the Nutrition Center to school sites, and the day-to-day staffing of the Nutrition Services operation. The District offers a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and District paid life insurance for the employee, plus 24 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes may be attached but are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. For detailed information please use the General Information Policies link below.

Comments and Other Information

The Personnel Commission is seeking one qualified individual for a full-time management position in our Nutrition Services department. The Central Kitchen Operations Supervisor plans, coordinates, manages and supervises food and/or meal production, preparation and distribution from the Nutrition Center to school sites, and the day-to-day staffing of the Nutrition Services operation. The District offers a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and District paid life insurance for the employee, plus 24 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes may be attached but are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. For detailed information please use the General Information Policies link below.

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