Job Overview
The Kitchen Equipment Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and installation of all food service equipment across the district's campuses. This position ensures that kitchen equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with health and safety regulations, supporting the efficient operation of the Child Nutrition Department. The Supervisor ensures that all kitchen equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner with minimal disruption to food preparation and service. This includes coordinating work orders, managing repairs and purchases, and ensuring facilities meet safety and health standards. The Supervisor organizes and schedules preventative maintenance during non-operational hours to avoid interference with daily kitchen activities. Additionally, the Kitchen Equipment Supervisor manages the kitchen equipment repair budget and supervises all kitchen repair personnel, ensuring efficient use of resources and high-quality service delivery.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Kitchen Equipment Supervision

• Coordinate all repairs and parts purchases to ensure cafeteria equipment remains fully operational and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Prioritize (based on urgency and impact) and manage work order requests, especially those resulting from health inspections, to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, service history, repairs, warranty, and preventative maintenance information
• Develop and manage a Preventative Maintenance Schedule Log for each piece of kitchen equipment at every campus
• Ensure preventative maintenance activities (e.g. filters, belts, thermostats, etc.) are completed to minimize equipment downtime
• Oversee installation of system components (e.g., refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, gas equipment, appliances) to maintain a safe and functional environment
• Ensure all tools and equipment used for repairs are maintained in safe working condition
• Request equipment, parts and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair
• Remain on-call for emergency situations during and after hours to address immediate concerns
• Coordinate or transport tools, equipment, supplies, and food as needed
• Monitor the district’s remote refrigeration temperature system to ensure all units remain within safe temperature zones
• Monitor the Integrated Pest Management practices for the kitchens to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations

Leadership and Professionalism

• Collaborate with the Child Nutrition Budget Analyst to develop and manage the annual kitchen equipment repairs and replacements budget
• Supervise and evaluate kitchen repair personnel to ensure safe and consistent equipment operation
• Maintain maintenance schedules for all Child Nutrition Department vehicles to ensure safe staff transportation
• Prepare documentation (e.g., repair status reports, activity logs, punch lists) to communicate with staff and repair teams
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with state and local safety, sanitation, and operational codes
• Train kitchen personnel in equipment operation, care, and safety procedures in collaboration with the Director of Operations
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to stay informed and support departmental goals
• Represent the Child Nutrition Department in all district new kitchen construction or renovation projects by advising on equipment needs and layout
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or installations
• Maintain relevant certifications and a current, in-depth knowledge of kitchen system operations
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred
• Valid Texas Driver's License with evidence of insurability
• Air Conditioning/Refrigeration State License or Universal Refrigeration Recovery Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of job related experience in kitchen equipment maintenance and management
• Technical certification or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, or appliance repair preferred
• Proficient understanding and application use of School Dude or similar work order software including all reporting modules
• Strong knowledge of food service equipment and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's function require the following physical demands: strenuous walking, standing reaching and bending with significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and/or scaffolding; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40%25 sitting, 25%25 walking and 35%25 standing. The job is performed under exposure to temperature variations (extreme hot and cold) and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Frequent travel to school sites.