School Nutrition Program Coordinator

Oversee all aspects of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs at Cook County School District 104. Coordinate meal services with food service management company or vendor providing meal services Provide applications for meal benefits to each household and approve and/or deny applications for meal benefits under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Establish a system for placing breakfast/lunch orders and ensure that all monies received are handled in a manner to prevent loss. Take meal counts at point of service, conduct a monthly edit of meal counts, and submit claims for reimbursement to the CCSD104 Central Office. Assist in the monitoring and review of breakfast and lunch program procedures in order to maintain compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines. Plan menus, prepare meals based on approved standardized recipes, and portion foods according to Federal and State guidelines. Determine production quantities and compile and place food orders and supplies from vendors approved by CCSD104. Produce adequate quantities of products and complete daily production reports. Put into operation accommodation for children with special dietary needs. Always follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures. Ensure that food service equipment is maintained to meet the needs of the operation, with budgetary guidelines. Implement and monitor safety policies and procedures. Supervise the utilization of computer technology in the operation of the cafeteria. Operate within the established budget. Maintain necessary files and records. Responsible for planning, preparation, service costing, and billing of food for special school sponsored activities. Supervise Food Staff to ensure that procedures for maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene in the storage, preparation, and service of food are followed. Develops employee daily workload, defining specific tasks for each employee. In collaboration with the director/superintendent, monitors and recommends staffing level for school food service. Implement and present training to school food service personnel by approved standards, methods, and procedures All other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications High School Diploma Must have current Food Handling/Food Service Certification (ANSI accredited) Thorough knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment Salary/Benefits Starting salary: $50,000 annually. Salary may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Medical, and Dental (100% Paid by the District) Vision (Vision is 100% employee paid) Insurance Life Insurance ($50,000, Free of Charge) and Supplemental Life Insurance The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and background checks, as required by District policy and applicable law. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on District operational needs. Summit School District 104 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page #J-18808-Ljbffr The Illinois Association of School Administrators