School Nutrition Services Manager

Food Service Manager Supervisor Grade 1- Prospect High School

The Food Service Manager implements Child Nutrition Programs in an individual school according to District 214 policies, procedures and methods, in an organized and efficient manner while working within budget constraints. The Manager must have excellent supervisory skills and be able to instill in the employees a sense of team spirit and the desire to do a good job; maintain high standards of food preparation, food sanitation and safety; and keep careful records of cash, food, supplies and equipment. Managers for School District 214 are working managers. This means as needed, they work with staff preparing food, serving food, putting away inventory, cleaning, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum 5 years management experience for a large scale commercial or institutional food service operation is preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college in dietetics, hospitality or culinary management is preferred.
• Computer literacy is required including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License
• Experience in food production
• Ability to cross train employees on all positions in kitchen
• Ability to communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and food service administration in person, via email and by phone.

Specific Duties:

1. Train, supervise, direct, motivate, discipline, and evaluate employees and maintain a good working environment.
2. Control food, labor and other costs within established budgets.
3. Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and safety according to HACCP principles, the State of Illinois, and Local Health Departments.
4. Responsible for training staff in food preparation, food sanitation, customer service, and the safe and proper use of equipment.
5. Prepare daily food production and work rotation schedule.
6. Responsible for preparing a la carte and catering menu ideas, as well as monitor a successful a la carte, catering and vending program
7. Maintain accurate and timely records including but not limited to the Profit and Loss, Production Sheets, Inventories, Food and Supply Orders, and Attendance Records.
8. Promote good public relations between the cafeteria and all other departments in the school (attend school operations meetings etc.). Ensure that all cafeteria personnel treat students and staff in a courteous, helpful manner.
9. Actively promote and market the food service program.
10. Attend monthly meeting with other cafeteria managers and Director of Food Service.
11. Continual attendance at professional development meetings as scheduled.
12. Coordinate summer school food service program as scheduled or necessary.
13. Coordinate and supervise catered events, which may include evenings and weekends.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services and Food Service Supervisor.

Length of Contract: 195 day assignment

Salary: Supervisory Salary Range $56,147.00 -$70,184.00 Plus benefits package

Effective Date of Appointment: Aug 10th 2026

Application Procedures: In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all of the following as separate items electronically: A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position; A resume listing personal data, education, training and experience; and Three current letters of recommendation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Township High School District 214