Manager - Food & Nutrition Services (Open & Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
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Application Deadline
7/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/26/2026
Contact
Anisa Hernandez
636-4391
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$8,488 - $10,290 Monthly
Add l Salary Info
Maximum entry level for external candidates is $9,348 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time, Management
Oral Interview
August 4, 2026
Work Schedule
8 hours per day / 12 months per year
Benefits
Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, the Manager - Food & Nutrition Services will plan, organize and direct the activities and operations of the Kern County Superintendent of School's (KCSOS) Food Services Department.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in high-volume restaurant management, institutional, or school food service operations including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Education: Twelfth grade education or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, business administration, or related field is desirable. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in high-volume restaurant management, institutional, or school food service operations including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Education: Twelfth grade education or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, business administration, or related field is desirable. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately-owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator s license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. This position requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately-owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator s license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. This position requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".
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