Lunchroom Manager

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: medical, dental, vision,乐?l

Paid sick & personal days provided

Pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b)

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 seeks a Lunchroom Manager to oversee daily school dining operations and lead a team to provide nutritious, appealing meals for students. The role emphasizes equity in service delivery and collaboration with the Food Service Manager and district staff.

The ideal candidate supports a positive dining environment, ensures meals meet components, and maintains accurate student accounts, while coordinating schedules and communications with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Ability to type and use computer applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the building-level food service operation, including food prep, setup, sanitation, payments, student accounts, parent communication, ordering, receiving and inventory control.
• Ensure proper storage of all food according to USDA requirements.
• Verify that all meals are accurately recorded and student accounts are correct.
• Assist with scheduling employee hours to ensure proper lunch coverage.
• Maintain fiscal integrity of the building program and complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Confidential environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Revised: February 2026

Perm/contract

SY26-27

Department

Operational Excellence

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Food Service Manager/Principal

Primary Reporting Location:

Assigned School Building

Level

Elementary: PK-8

Compensation

$20.28/hr

Date Available

SY26-27

Bargaining Unit & Classification

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Benefits

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves- Paid sick & personal days provided

Retirement: pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b available)

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About The Role

The Lunchroom Manager position supports student learning by ensuring a nutritious and appealing meal environment that promotes healthy eating habits. As a key member of the district's team, the Lunchroom Manager will oversee daily operations and manage staff to foster a positive dining experience for students.

The Lunchroom Manager position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the food service operation at the building level. This includes: food prep, set-up, sanitation of all equipment/tables, process payments, student account management, parent communication, ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Ensure proper storage of all food in accordance with USDA requirements daily.
• Ensure each student tray contains proper required food components.
• Ensure all meals are accurately recorded.
• Assists with the scheduling of employee work hours to ensure proper coverage for lunch.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the building program. Verify only needed meals are ordered and served. Complete all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Report all work-related problems/issues to the Food Services Manager.
• Maintain all communications with the Food Service Manager and District food service personnel.
• Accurately verify all student accounts as required.
• Interact positively and cooperatively with school staff, students, and parents.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Food Service Manager.

Content Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to type and use computer applications, including word processing.
• Ability to use the telephone, fax, and building communications systems.
• Ability to create a file system and file accurately.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to analyze account activities.
• Ability to be cross-trained and perform duties as assigned.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Candidate Qualifications

• High school degree or its equivalent

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.