School Nutrition Director - Menu, Safety & Compliance

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily school meals, ensure compliance with federal and state nutrition standards, and coordinate with the superintendent on commodity purchases. The role requires maintaining sanitary kitchen operations and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering, food safety, and promoting student participation while protecting student confidentiality and adhering to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
• Food Safety Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and supervise daily breakfast and lunch for students and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal school nutrition regulations.
• Sanitize kitchen, dishes, utensils, and storage areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Arrange purchasing of commodities and shopping for items not in commodities or Kohl orders.
• Coordinate with the superintendent on commodities and meal planning.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to stay current on best practices.
• Maintain safe, sanitary conditions and monitor temperatures for safety.
• Provide staff coverage when needed to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Protect student confidentiality of eligibility and meal accounts.

Skills

Food service management

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' license

Job description

Will be responsible for creating the lunch menu and for complying with all state and federal regulations for preparing school meals. Work with the superintendent to obtain commodities and be responsible for shopping for food not included in commodities or Kohl orders. Sanitizing the kitchen, dishes, and utensils.

• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g., pots, pans, baking sheets, steam tables, student trays, work areas, floors, trash receptacles, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quality of the menu items served in order to comply with mandated health standards.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Attends food services department meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc., for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a safe and sanitary condition (e.g., taking and recording refrigeration equipment temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of complying with current health and safety standards.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Performs functions of other food services positions as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within food services operations.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Transports food and beverages for the purpose of moving items from storage and preparation areas to the food line.
• Implements participation promotions for the purpose of building student involvement and increasing student participation in food services programs.
• Maintains student confidentiality (e.g., student eligibility for free and reduced lunch, student account information, etc.) for the purpose of protecting student privacy.
• Inspects food and beverage items for the purpose of ensuring proper cooking and holding temperatures and pleasing taste and appearance.
• Follows SOP’s, HACCP guidelines and food safety requirements (e.g., recording storage, cooking, cooling, holding, serving temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring food safety and general sanitation.
• Adheres to federal, state and local laws for the purpose of ensuring compliance.
• Works with coworkers in a pleasant and professional manner for the purpose of creating a professional working atmosphere.
• Follows Food Services Policy, Standardized Recipes, and Training Manual for the purpose of maintaining department standards.

Qualifications

Must have their food handlers' license and be able to run a school lunch room, providing daily breakfast and lunch. Individual hours are from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm.

• Experience in food service management, preferably in an educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
• Food Safety Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe) is preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items, and stand for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary/Benefits

• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and locally competitive.

Additional Notes

• This position requires working in a kitchen environment, which involves exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals.
• The Food Service Staff may need to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events or additional training.

How to Apply

If interested, Please email Superintendent, Bob Waggoner, at [e-mail] or call the District Office at [phone] for more information.

District Name Martinsville #3C Building Name MCUSD#C-3 Address 255 W. Cumberland St.
MARTINSVILLE, IL 62442 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Wabash Valley County Clark Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Food Service Grade Level Unit District