Secondary Area Field Manager

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension eligible

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Elgin, IL is seeking a qualified administrator to manage and supervise the school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

You will work with secondary managers and a registered dietician on menus, program innovation, and promotions, while coordinating with Human Resources for hiring and onboarding. Strong leadership and organization are essential for student nutrition success.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with valid food manager certification before term starts.
• Must obtain and maintain School Nutrition Association certification level 1 or higher within first year.
• Experience and knowledge in school nutrition, inventory methods, policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enforce USDA professional standards and maintain accurate training records.
• Lead secondary school managers and coordinate with dieticians on menus and promotions.
• Coordinate with Food Safety Coordinator to ensure 100% compliance with HACCP policies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Supervision

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Professional Food Manager Certification

School Nutrition Association Certification (Level 1+)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

• Manageandsupervisetheschoolfoodserviceprograminaccordancewithfederal,state,andlocal requirements.
• MaintaincurrentknowledgeandenforceallFederal,State,andLocalrequirementsasitpertainstothe Dietary Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs.
• AdheretopolicyonUSDAprofessionalstandardsandmaintainaccuratetrainingrecordsforassigned staff, ensuring full compliance.
• Overseesupervisionofsecondaryschoolsandmanagers assigned.
• CohesivelyworkwithSecondaryManagersandRegisteredDieticianonmenus,programinnovation, and marketing promotions.
• CollaboratewithelementaryfieldmanagersandFood&NutritionServicesofficestaff.
• ParticipateinsitevisitstoensurecompliancewithUSDA,ISBE,anddepartmentguidelines.
• CoordinateeffortswithFoodSafetyCoordinatoronallHACCPpoliciesandprocedures,ensuringthat the commissary and elementary schools are in 100% compliance with policies/procedures.
• SupporttheFood&NutritionServicesAdministratorsonallSEIUmatters,includingperformance evaluations, grievances, training, interviewing, and adhering to policies set forth in the district's employee handbook and SEIU contract.
• Facilitatemarketingandpromotionaleventstoincreaseparticipation.
• Abilitytomanageday-to-dayoperationsatmultiple sites.
• Provideoversightanddailysupervisionforsummerprogramming.
• CollaboratewithHumanResourcesforhiringandonboardingofapplicants.
• Establishandmaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithbuildingadministrators.
• Activelyparticipateinmonthlymanagerorleadershipmeetings,webinars,andvideoconferencesand provide ongoing professional development for staff.
• Collaboratewithsecondaryschoolmanagersonmonthlyoperatingreports,inventorymanagement, and financial goals.
• Establish and implement annual secondary school manager goals and performance reviews. Provide coachingandleadershipasneededwithappropriatedocumentationandadheringtoUnionandDistrict guidelines.
• Maintainconfidentialityonallsensitivematters.
• OtherdutiesasassignedbyFood&NutritionServices Administrators.

Qualifications

• HighSchoolDiplomaorGEDrequired.
• Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as a sanitationcertificate.Certificateshallbeobtainedbythestartofthesecondschooltermofemployment.
• Earnand/ormaintainSchoolNutritionAssociationcertificationlevel1orhigherwithinthefirstyearof employment.

Salary/Benefits

• Thisisatwelve(12)monthfull-timeposition.SalaryandbenefitsasestablishedbytheBoardof Education.
• MustcompleteallFoodServiceandDistrict-mandatedGCNtutorials,monthlysafetytraining,and department-sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates.
• Attendallmeetingsandtrainingsasrequired.
• The full salary range for this position is $45,257.00 - $67,340.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($51,417.60)
• Benefits and pension eligible

Additional Notes

Experience/Knowledge

• Minimumoffouryears'experienceinsupervisorlevelpositionwithintheFoodServiceIndustry.
• ProficientinGoogleandothersoftwareincommonusage.
• Capabilitytomaintaincomplexrecordsandexpressideasanddirectiveseffectively,verballyand written.
• Strongabilitytoprovideahighlevelofcustomerservicetostudents,staff,parents,andteammembers.
• Knowledgeofschoolnutrition,foodstoragemethods,inventorymethods,departmentpolicies, procedures, and regulations.
• Abilitytoplanandorganizeworktomaintaineffectiveworkingrelationsasnecessitatedbywork assignments.
• Abilitytodemonstrateknowledgeinculinarymath,foodcosting,productevaluation,foodwastemetrics, and yields.
• Abilitytosetgoalsandestablishprocessplansforcompletion.
• Abilitytoplanandorganizeworktomaintaineffectiveworkingrelationsasnecessitatedbywork assignments.

EnvironmentalConditions

• Indoorsinabusyofficeenvironmentwithexposuretonoiseandcommunication.
• Mayberequiredtoleavemainworksitetoattend meetings.
• Publiccontactrequiresappropriatebusiness-likeapparel.
• Field-basedposition:reliabletransportationandworkinginschoolsisrequired.

PhysicalDemands

• Abilitytoworkonacomputerfor50%ofscheduledshift.
• Abilitytoassistinliftingupto50lbs.
• Abilitytoworkinaveryfast-pacedandstressfulenvironmentwithunscheduledinterruptions.
• Abilitytositandstandforlongperiodsoftime.
• Abilitytoworkinhotandcoldconditions.

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