Young World Physical Education
Food Services Planning Supervisor
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Food Services Planning Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District Food Services Department – San Diego, California
Job Details Job ID:
5494984
Application Deadline:
Feb 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Food Services Planning Supervisor will supervise the menu planning, production systems, marketing, and related activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Oversee the development and implementation of menus, recipes, and marketing initiatives that maintain federal, state, and local nutritional compliance and support student participation; select, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Working Location:
The Revere Center – 6735 Gifford Way, Room 5, San Diego, CA 92111
Work schedule:
Full-time, 12 months, 260 days per year
The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule, Supervisor Schedule I, Salary Plan, Grade 047.
Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
Experience in government, school district, or public agency is preferred, but not required.
This application requires you to respond to position‑specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.
Examples of Duties:
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
Organize and supervise varied activities related to menu planning, recipe development, product testing, food production, nutritional analysis, responsible food practices, marketing initiatives, and compliance with food contracts and purchasing requirements, including commodity food allocations.
E
Maintain nutritional integrity of program offerings; ensure regulatory compliance while incorporating student preferences to maximize participation and satisfaction.
E
Provide oversight and guidance to ensure marketing initiatives align with departmental goals and regulatory standards; collaborate to integrate marketing initiatives with menu planning, product development, and nutrition education activities.
E
Supervise food ordering from supply center and cold storage facilities and maintain related records.
E
Promote participation and maintain food cost control.
E
Standardize product packaging for consistency and food safety to meet program needs.
E
Collaborate with department leadership to align menu planning, procurement, and budgetary considerations; work with appropriate departments to communicate purchase requirements and service needs.
E
Provide direction, advice, and materials to staff regarding the District's food management system, food production methods, inventories, marketing, and related activities.
E
Evaluate recipes, menus, production methods, and promotional campaigns to ensure quality, effectiveness, and satisfaction; identify areas for improvement and implement approved strategies.
E
Promote and oversee responsible food practices by minimizing food waste, promoting mindful consumption, facilitating the use of share tables, coordinating necessary food donations, and prioritizing local sourcing within established guidelines.
E
Supervise the process for maintaining product records, verifying the accuracy of all recorded product ingredients and nutritional information for regulatory adherence and internal use.
E
Oversee the planning, implementation, and compliance of all food-related grants.
E
Coordinate the development of departmental procedures in accordance with District, state, and federal rules and regulations.
E
Represent the department with school and civic groups.
E
Conduct special studies and surveys.
E
Prepare, analyze, and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, presentations, and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
E
Analyze food costs, usage, and waste.
E
Organize and implement special projects.
E
Assist in planning and conducting in‑service training programs; develop training materials; and provide professional development for staff on menus, recipes, food safety, and nutrition standards.
E
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
E
Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Food Services Planning Supervisor, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in food service management. Prior experience in government, school district, or public agency is preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is highly desirable.
Individuals employed in this job class must be able to qualify for and maintain a Food Service Manager Training Certificate, a food handler related sanitation certificate required by San Diego ordinance and attainable through previous college course work or a specified food service sanitation training course.
APPLICATION INFORMATION Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
Online employment application
A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
Paper applications are not accepted.
Answer all application questions
The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.
References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
Cover Letter/Letter of Intent (Required)
Resume (Required)
Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
A resume does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Position‑Specific Questions (Required)
To be considered for this position, you must answer every position‑specific question. Failure to answer each position‑specific question will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.
QUESTION 1: Describe your experience with menu planning, regulatory compliance (federal, state, and local), and/or marketing in a food and nutrition services environment. In your response include:
The setting and scale of the operation.
Your direct responsibilities in ensuring compliance.
Any supervisory or leadership responsibilities related to these functions.
QUESTION 2: Describe your experience overseeing food production systems (e.g., production planning, standardized recipes, inventory, workflow, and food safety) in a large‑scale or institutional food service program. Include the scale of the operation and indicate whether this experience occurred in a public agency or similarly regulated setting.
Do not upload your answers as an attachment. You will be required to answer each question before submitting your application.
Additional documents (Optional)
Letters of Recommendation and/or additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst, Max Herrera at mherrera6@sandi.net.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
Position Type Full-Time
Salary $8,579.68 to $10,948.20 Per Month
Job Categories
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Administration > Food Services
Support Staff > Food Service
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Email: jobs@sandi.net
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Job Details Job ID:
5494984
Application Deadline:
Feb 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Food Services Planning Supervisor will supervise the menu planning, production systems, marketing, and related activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Oversee the development and implementation of menus, recipes, and marketing initiatives that maintain federal, state, and local nutritional compliance and support student participation; select, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Working Location:
The Revere Center – 6735 Gifford Way, Room 5, San Diego, CA 92111
Work schedule:
Full-time, 12 months, 260 days per year
The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule, Supervisor Schedule I, Salary Plan, Grade 047.
Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
Experience in government, school district, or public agency is preferred, but not required.
This application requires you to respond to position‑specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.
Examples of Duties:
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
Organize and supervise varied activities related to menu planning, recipe development, product testing, food production, nutritional analysis, responsible food practices, marketing initiatives, and compliance with food contracts and purchasing requirements, including commodity food allocations.
E
Maintain nutritional integrity of program offerings; ensure regulatory compliance while incorporating student preferences to maximize participation and satisfaction.
E
Provide oversight and guidance to ensure marketing initiatives align with departmental goals and regulatory standards; collaborate to integrate marketing initiatives with menu planning, product development, and nutrition education activities.
E
Supervise food ordering from supply center and cold storage facilities and maintain related records.
E
Promote participation and maintain food cost control.
E
Standardize product packaging for consistency and food safety to meet program needs.
E
Collaborate with department leadership to align menu planning, procurement, and budgetary considerations; work with appropriate departments to communicate purchase requirements and service needs.
E
Provide direction, advice, and materials to staff regarding the District's food management system, food production methods, inventories, marketing, and related activities.
E
Evaluate recipes, menus, production methods, and promotional campaigns to ensure quality, effectiveness, and satisfaction; identify areas for improvement and implement approved strategies.
E
Promote and oversee responsible food practices by minimizing food waste, promoting mindful consumption, facilitating the use of share tables, coordinating necessary food donations, and prioritizing local sourcing within established guidelines.
E
Supervise the process for maintaining product records, verifying the accuracy of all recorded product ingredients and nutritional information for regulatory adherence and internal use.
E
Oversee the planning, implementation, and compliance of all food-related grants.
E
Coordinate the development of departmental procedures in accordance with District, state, and federal rules and regulations.
E
Represent the department with school and civic groups.
E
Conduct special studies and surveys.
E
Prepare, analyze, and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, presentations, and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
E
Analyze food costs, usage, and waste.
E
Organize and implement special projects.
E
Assist in planning and conducting in‑service training programs; develop training materials; and provide professional development for staff on menus, recipes, food safety, and nutrition standards.
E
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
E
Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Food Services Planning Supervisor, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in food service management. Prior experience in government, school district, or public agency is preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is highly desirable.
Individuals employed in this job class must be able to qualify for and maintain a Food Service Manager Training Certificate, a food handler related sanitation certificate required by San Diego ordinance and attainable through previous college course work or a specified food service sanitation training course.
APPLICATION INFORMATION Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
Online employment application
A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
Paper applications are not accepted.
Answer all application questions
The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.
References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
Cover Letter/Letter of Intent (Required)
Resume (Required)
Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
A resume does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Position‑Specific Questions (Required)
To be considered for this position, you must answer every position‑specific question. Failure to answer each position‑specific question will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.
QUESTION 1: Describe your experience with menu planning, regulatory compliance (federal, state, and local), and/or marketing in a food and nutrition services environment. In your response include:
The setting and scale of the operation.
Your direct responsibilities in ensuring compliance.
Any supervisory or leadership responsibilities related to these functions.
QUESTION 2: Describe your experience overseeing food production systems (e.g., production planning, standardized recipes, inventory, workflow, and food safety) in a large‑scale or institutional food service program. Include the scale of the operation and indicate whether this experience occurred in a public agency or similarly regulated setting.
Do not upload your answers as an attachment. You will be required to answer each question before submitting your application.
Additional documents (Optional)
Letters of Recommendation and/or additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst, Max Herrera at mherrera6@sandi.net.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
Position Type Full-Time
Salary $8,579.68 to $10,948.20 Per Month
Job Categories
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Administration > Food Services
Support Staff > Food Service
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Email: jobs@sandi.net
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