Lead School Nutrition Services Manager

Lake Forest School District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Food safety certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Food service software

Job description

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