School Nutrition Program Coordinator

Sylvania; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit School District 104 is seeking a School Nutrition Program Coordinator to oversee breakfast and lunch operations for the district's schools. The role emphasizes coordinating programs, processing meal-benefit applications, and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.

You will plan menus, manage production and ordering, supervise staff, and maintain records while monitoring safety and budgets. Bilingual abilities and a food service certification are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required or equivalent.
• Must have current Food Handling/Food Service Certification (ANSI accredited).
• Thorough knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs for Cook County School District 104.
• Coordinate meal services with the food service management company or vendor.
• Provide applications for meal benefits and approve/deny eligibility.
• Establish a system for breakfast/lunch orders and manage money handling to prevent loss.
• Take meal counts, edit counts monthly, and submit reimbursement claims to CCSD104 Central Office.
• Plan menus and prepare meals per approved recipes and federal/state guidelines.
• Produce production reports and handle ordering from approved vendors.
• Ensure compliance with National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handling Certification

Tools

Google

Excel

Email

Job description

Job Description

Position: School Nutrition Program Coordinator

Work year: 12 Months

Reports to: Superintendent & Building Principal

Position Overview:

The School Nutrition Program Coordinator will be directly responsible for coordinating and maintaining the breakfast and lunch programs at Cook County School District 104.

Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs at Cook County School District 104.
• Coordinate meal services with food service management company or vendor providing meal services
• Provide applications for meal benefits to each household and approve and/or deny applications for meal benefits under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
• Establish a system for placing breakfast/lunch orders and ensure that all monies received are handled in a manner to prevent loss.
• Take meal counts at point of service, conduct a monthly edit of meal counts, and submit claims for reimbursement to the CCSD104 Central Office.
• Assist in the monitoring and review of breakfast and lunch program procedures in order to maintain compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
• Plan menus, prepare meals based on approved standardized recipes, and portion foods according to Federal and State guidelines.
• Determine production quantities and compile and place food orders and supplies from vendors approved by CCSD104.
• Produce adequate quantities of products and complete daily production reports.
• Put into operation accommodation for children with special dietary needs.
• Always follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures.
• Ensure that food service equipment is maintained to meet the needs of the operation, with budgetary guidelines.
• Implement and monitor safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise the utilization of computer technology in the operation of the cafeteria.
• Operate within the established budget.
• Maintain necessary files and records.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, service costing, and billing of food for special school sponsored activities.
• Supervise Food Staff to ensure that procedures for maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene in the storage, preparation, and service of food are followed.
• Develops employee daily workload, defining specific tasks for each employee.
• In collaboration with the director/superintendent, monitors and recommends staffing level for school food service.
• Implement and present training to school food service personnel by approved standards, methods, and procedures
• All other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must have current Food Handling/Food Service Certification (ANSI accredited)
• Thorough knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Google, Excel, and Email
• Great customer service skills, including outstanding phone etiquette
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred, but not required

Experience:

• Prior school food service a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Communicate effectively through speaking and listening.
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the workday.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, operate, and manipulate equipment and materials requiring fine motor skills.
• Reach, including above shoulder level and forward.
• Bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions as necessary to carry out assigned duties.

The employee may occasionally be required to:

• Sit for extended periods.
• Climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to read printed and electronic materials.

Special Instructions

• Starting salary: $50,000 annually. Salary may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and background checks, as required by District policy and applicable law.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on District operational needs.
• Summit School District 104 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.