School Nutrition Services Manager

Supervises and manages the daily operations of the school cafeteria, implementing Child Nutrition Programs in accordance with District 214 policies, procedures, and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, direct, motivate, discipline, and evaluate employees while fostering a positive team environment.
• Control food, labor, and other costs within established budgets.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety per HACCP principles, State of Illinois, and Local Health Department regulations.
• Train staff in food preparation, sanitation, customer service, and safe equipment use.
• Prepare daily food production and work rotation schedules.
• Develop a la carte and catering menu ideas; monitor and ensure the success of a la carte, catering, and vending programs.
• Maintain accurate records, including Profit and Loss statements, production sheets, inventories, food and supply orders, and attendance records.
• Promote positive public relations between the cafeteria and other school departments (e.g., attend school operations meetings).
• Ensure cafeteria personnel provide courteous and helpful service to students and staff.
• Actively promote and market the food service program.
• Attend monthly meetings with other cafeteria managers and the Director of Food Service.
• Participate in professional development meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate and supervise the summer school food service program as needed.
• Oversee catered events, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services and Food Service Supervisor.
• As a working manager, assist staff with food preparation, serving, inventory management, and cleaning as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a large-scale commercial or institutional food service operation (preferred).
• Degree from an accredited college in dietetics, hospitality, or culinary management (preferred).
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License.
• Experience in food production.
• Ability to cross-train employees on all kitchen positions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and food service administration via in-person, email, and phone.

Pay

Supervisory Salary Range: $56,147.00 – $70,184.00

Schedule

195-day contract assignment. Effective date of appointment: August 10, 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package included.