School Nutrition Services Manager

Township High School District 214; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Township High School District 214 is seeking a Food Service Manager Supervisor Grade 1 for Prospect High School. You will oversee food production, sanitation, and staff, ensuring meals are prepared within budget and in compliance with HACCP, Illinois State and local health rules.

As a working manager, you will train, supervise and schedule staff, control costs, maintain records, and coordinate catering and vending programs while promoting a positive image of the cafeteria to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years management experience in a large-scale food service operation.
• Preferred degree in dietetics, hospitality or culinary management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid sanitation license.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, direct, motivate, discipline and evaluate staff.
• Control food, labor and other costs within budgets.
• Maintain sanitation and safety per HACCP, state and local health rules.
• Prepare production and work rotation schedules.
• Maintain records including P&L, inventories, and orders.
• Promote positive relations with students and staff and coordinate events.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Budget management

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Dietetics, Hospitality or Culinary Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Public Health Sanitation License

Job description

Description: Food Service Manager Supervisor Grade 1- Prospect High School

General Responsibilities

The Food Service Manager implements Child Nutrition Programs in an individual school according to District 214 policies, procedures and methods, in an organized and efficient manner while working within budget constraints. The Manager must have excellent supervisory skills and be able to instill in the employees a sense of team spirit and the desire to do a good job; maintain high standards of food preparation, food sanitation and safety; and keep careful records of cash, food, supplies and equipment.

Managers for School District 214 are working managers. This means as needed, they work with staff preparing food, serving food, putting away inventory, cleaning, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years management experience for a large scale commercial or institutional food service operation is preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college in dietetics, hospitality or culinary management is preferred.
• Computer literacy is required including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License
• Experience in food production
• Ability to cross train employees on all positions in kitchen
• Ability to communicate with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and food service administration in person, via email and by phone.

Specific Duties

• Train, supervise, direct, motivate, discipline, and evaluate employees and maintain a good working environment.
• Control food, labor and other costs within established budgets.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and safety according to HACCP principles, the State of Illinois, and Local Health Departments.
• Responsible for training staff in food preparation, food sanitation, customer service, and the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Prepare daily food production and work rotation schedule.
• Responsible for preparing a la carte and catering menu ideas, as well as monitor a successful a la carte, catering and vending program
• Maintain accurate and timely records including but not limited to the Profit and Loss, Production Sheets, Inventories, Food and Supply Orders, and Attendance Records.
• Promote good public relations between the cafeteria and all other departments in the school (attend school operations meetings etc.). Ensure that all cafeteria personnel treat students and staff in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Actively promote and market the food service program.
• Attend monthly meeting with other cafeteria managers and Director of Food Service.
• Continual attendance at professional development meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate summer school food service program as scheduled or necessary.
• Coordinate and supervise catered events, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services and Food Service Supervisor.

Length of Contract

195 day assignment

Salary

Supervisory Salary Range $56,147.00 -$70,184.00

Plus benefits package

Effective Date of Appointment

Aug 10th 2026

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."