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NOTICE OF VACANCY August 12, 2026 POSITION: ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM LOCATION: Board of Education, Child Nutrition Program POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction from the Supervisor of Child Nutrition, maintains a leadership role in the provision of a food service program that meets all operational standards consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. Assists with ensuring execution of the strategic plan and operational efficiency of the division by developing efficient processes and trainings, targets, and in-process measures to assess results. Conducting standardized training on a variety of topics including Child Nutrition Programs, execution, policies and procedures, accountability measures, CN-specific computer skills, ordering, and inventory skills. Assists with effectively leading the division in the district's commitment to equity and excellence for all staff and students. Assists with ensuring the provision of high quality and nutritious meals in a cost-effective and efficient operation through training methods and documentation; administering Child Nutrition Programs; providing training and oversight to the central production facility and warehouse/distribution operations. Assists with establishing food and equipment specifications and developing systems for the preparation and delivery of services. Assists with determining allocation of resources to provide safe, sanitary, and cost-effective meal programs that are self-supporting within an enterprise fund and acceptable to customers. Assists with leading the implementation of new and updated technology systems to increase the efficiency of the department. Has a thorough understanding of Child Nutrition Program requirements and regulations including NSLP, SBP, CACFP, and SFSP. REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Child Nutrition EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food service/hospitality management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts or related field and experience in K-12 Child Nutrition Programs; or
• Bachelor's degree in any academic major, and a State recognized certificate for school nutrition supervisors (SNS) and experience in K-12 Child Nutrition Programs; or
• Bachelor's degree in any academic discipline combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the administration or management of school nutrition or large-scale food service programs; or
• Related training and documented experience/education and at least eight years of direct experience in school food service management and training of school nutrition programs, including Child Nutrition Program regulations (NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP) and Child Nutrition Program processes (electronic inventory management, physical inventory, production records, ordering, customer service, Point of Service/Sale, managerial duties, food service worker duties, meal pattern requirements and USDA professional development requirements. Related training must include training development, execution, and documentation.
• Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures, policies, practices, and methods of a multi-unit school food service operation.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding Child Nutrition Program's operational and reporting requirements, and training documentation
• Knowledge of food and equipment specifications, warehouse and central production facility operations, basic accounting for profit and loss analysis and procurement procedures.
• Ability to assist with budgeting and allocation of resources to maintain self-supporting cost-effective programs.
• Ability to assist with developing and effectively administering and managing food service and nutrition programs.
• Ability to develop training programs and community information services.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and related applications with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate performance measures.
• Demonstrates highly effective skills in human relations and written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines effectively.
• Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
• Assists with developing and utilizing an aligned strategic plan using key measures to determine progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with hiring, observing, mentoring, disciplining, and evaluating assigned program staff.
• Assists with ensuring the district's commitment to equity and excellence for staff and students, particularly as it relates to hiring for equity and excellence.
• Assists with demonstrating through leadership and role modeling high expectations, positive relationships, and cultural competence, as well as a strong commitment to professional development for all staff.
• Assists with planning, developing, and implementing all food and nutrition services programs, including staffing; food, supply and equipment orders, and inventories; operation of the food services warehouse; compliance with nutritional standards; maintaining standards in food quality, cost control, operational efficiency, and customer acceptance in all serving sites.
• Assists with planning and providing food services for CCPS childcare, Head Start, and other related programs that are not within the customary scope of the school breakfast/lunch program.
• Assists with developing standards for food and labor costs.
• Assists reviewing program operation for cost effectiveness and conformance with program regulations.
• Assists with inspecting school lunch facilities and operations to ensure that standards of diet, cleanliness, health and safety are maintained.
• Assists with keeping patrons and the public informed of the menus and services offered by school cafeterias and of the health and educational benefits gained by children through participating in the school food service program.
• Assists with consulting, as needed, with school planners and architects on plans and specifications for new or modernized school cafeteria facilities.
• Assists with providing assistance and suggestions for the preparation and serving of USDA commodities as available.
• Assists with reviewing and evaluating all requests and recommendations for the purchase of new and replacement equipment.
• Assists in working with school and community groups who are concerned with food services and nutrition programs and other related areas.
• Keeps abreast of new ideas in food services programs and new product offerings, through membership and participation in professional organizations at the local, state, and national level.
• Keeps knowledgeable regarding ongoing and new program development. Reviews recent literature and research studies and reports. Evaluates findings and suggests changes or modifications to improve existing programs.
• Assists with preparing an annual division operating budget for the Food Services Enterprise Fund with such supporting data as are necessary for clarification to the superintendent and to the Board of Education.
• Earns at least 10 hours of continuing education training annually.
• Performs related work as required.
OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Supervisor of Child Nutrition.
• Works flexible hours as needed and is available to various student, teacher, and community groups for education-related purposes beyond the regular workday
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Exerts moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying food items and objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work environment includes a wide range of temperatures.
• May work with chemical cleaning agents.
UNUSUAL DEMANDS:
• Uses personal vehicle for transportation.
• Attends occasional evening and overnight meetings.
• May be subject to flexible hours.
FLSA?STATUS: Exempt TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with the Meet and Confer salary scale 2 for administrative and supervisory employees. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors. Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov?or call 1-800-421-3481.