Food and Nutrition Services Manager

Applitrack; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee the daily operations of the school cafeteria, collaborating with the Assistant Manager to ensure efficient, compliant service across all meals.

The role requires leadership能力, familiarity with sanitation and POS systems, and experience in school food service management. Salary is competitive, with after-hours responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Illinois Food Sanitation Certification
• Knowledge of food purchasing, sanitation procedures, and equipment operation
• Experience in school food service management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
• Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) systems
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management, and customer service skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat, and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours calls via telephone and work overtime to respond to emergencies (broken cooling equipment, etc.) as directed

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of the school's food service program.
• Provides leadership and supervision to food service staff to support efficient operations, quality service, and a positive work environment.
• Ensures established standards for food quality, nutrition, sanitation, safety, financial accountability, and customer service are maintained.
• Supports the goals of the Food and Nutrition Services Department and communicates operational needs and concerns to District-level administration.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Management

Customer service

Food service knowledge

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Cafeteria/Food Service/ Cafeteria/Food Service
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Qualifications

• Illinois Food Sanitation Certification
• Knowledge of food purchasing, sanitation procedures, and equipment operation
• Experience in school food service management
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
• Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) systems
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management, and customer service skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat, and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours calls via telephone and work overtime to respond to emergencies (broken cooling equipment, etc.) as directed

Position Summary

The Food and Nutrition Services Manager works with the Assistant Manager as a team to manage daily functions of the cafeteria and ensure the organized, efficient operation of the food service programs in their assigned building.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of the school's food service program.
• Provides leadership and supervision to food service staff to support efficient operations, quality service, and a positive work environment.
• Ensures established standards for food quality, nutrition, sanitation, safety, financial accountability, and customer service are maintained.
• Supports the goals of the Food and Nutrition Services Department and communicates operational needs and concerns to District-level administration.

Other Information

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Consult the Food Service Asst Manager and Manager salary schedule