Child Nutrition Services Manager

Lake Forest School District; Lake Forest (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lake Forest School District is seeking a qualified Kitchen Manager to lead Child Nutrition Services. The role requires at least five years of management experience in food service, certification, budgeting, and strong communication.

You will supervise kitchen staff, plan menus, manage records, and ensure clean, safe operations across school sites. As a on-site manager, you will oversee labor scheduling, training, and compliance with established policies while promoting a nutritious, appealing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen management, cooking/baking, food service or related experience.
• ServSafe or other food handling certification.
• Ability to budget and allocate resources to maintain self-supporting cost-effective food service programs.
• Effective skills in using Excel, Word and other food service management software.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel, work with school staff, resolve conflict and create an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Trains, supervisors, and evaluates Child Nutrition Services employees according to established procedures.
• Interviews, screens, and recommends appointment of cafeteria personnel for school site.
• Plans schedules and work assignments to effectively use labor hours.
• Follows personnel policies and evaluates baker, cook, and general workers.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving food according to established standards.
• Provides assistance in the planning of menus and supervises the preparation and serving of the menus at the school site. Incorporates time-saving production techniques and effectively uses government commodity foods.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an appetizing and attractive manner according to established standards.
• Follows standardized accounting procedures and accurately maintains required records, reports, and forms.
• Assures sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school Child Nutrition Services operation according to established standards.
• Assumes fiscal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the operation.
• Checks invoices for accuracy before presenting them to the Child Nutrition Services Office.
• Submits all reports, records, and forms in a timely manner.
• Develops skills to operate all aspects of the Child Nutrition computer software.
• Follows through with job requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties assigned that relate to Child Nutrition Services management responsibilities.

Connaissances

People management

Budgeting

Food safety certification

Outils

Excel

Word

Food service software

Description du poste

• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen management, cooking/baking, food service or other related experience.
• ServSafe or other food handling certification.
• Ability to budget and allocate resources to maintain self-supporting cost-effective food service programs.
• Effective skills in using Excel, Word and other food service management software.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel, work with school staff, resolve conflict and create an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

REPORTS TO:

Child Nutrition Services Supervisor

JOB GOAL:

To provide each student with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal caring.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains, supervisors, and evaluates Child Nutrition Services employees according to established procedures.
• Interviews, screens, and recommends appointment of cafeteria personnel for school site.
• Plans schedules and work assignments to effectively use labor hours.
• Follows personnel policies and evaluates baker, cook, and general workers.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving food according to established standards.
• Provides assistance in the planning of menus and supervises the preparation and serving of the menus at the school site. Incorporates time-saving production techniques and effectively uses government commodity foods.
• Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an appetizing and attractive manner according to established standards.
• Follows standardized accounting procedures and accurately maintains required records, reports, and forms.
• Assures sanitation and safety practices in all phases of the school Child Nutrition Services operation according to established standards.
• Assumes fiscal responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the operation.
• Checks invoices for accuracy before presenting them to the Child Nutrition Services Office.
• Submits all reports, records, and forms in a timely manner.
• Develops skills to operate all aspects of the Child Nutrition computer software.
• Follows through with job requirements in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties assigned that relate to Child Nutrition Services management responsibilities.

MANAGER ON-CALL:

• As a manager, the incumbent is considered "on call" for emergencies outside of the regularly scheduled workday, including weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift and carry 25 pounds of dead weight a minimum of 50 feet.
• Passing score on Child Nutrition Services Manager Skills Test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
www.lf.k12.de.us
Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].