Food Services Supervisor at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

11/8/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/28/2026
Contact
Melissa Reyes
209-381-6619
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$37.83 - 42.57 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
261
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Cooper Kitchen, 2150 Cooper Ave., Merced, CA 95340
HOURS:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Food Services Supervisor (EE/HS) will plan, organize, oversee, and participate in the operations and activities of the Early Education cafeteria; assure compliance with established sanitation and safety rules and regulations; supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Documents: 1. Completed online application 2. Resume 3. 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months). Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required.

Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in food preparation, menu planning, inventory, and ordering in a public school kitchen or related restaurant or institutional setting. Licenses and Certificates: • Requires a valid California driver’s license. If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. • DMV Driver Record printout. • Requires CPR and First Aid Certifications. • Valid Manager Level Safe-Serve or equivalent certification to meet Health Department requirements. Must obtain within 60 days from hire.

  • Food Handler's Certificate
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Documents: 1. Completed online application 2. Resume 3. 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months). Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required.

Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in food preparation, menu planning, inventory, and ordering in a public school kitchen or related restaurant or institutional setting. Licenses and Certificates: • Requires a valid California driver’s license. If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. • DMV Driver Record printout. • Requires CPR and First Aid Certifications. • Valid Manager Level Safe-Serve or equivalent certification to meet Health Department requirements. Must obtain within 60 days from hire.

  • Food Handler's Certificate
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."