District Manager/Multi-Unit K-12 Food Service Director

OrganicLife is looking for an experienced K-12 District Manager/Multi-Unit Food Service Director to join their teams in Naperville, IL!

Summary of Position:

Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, hiring, supervising and providing assistance in the provisioning, operation, and functions of a school district food service cafeteria(s) with food service workers serving breakfast and lunch under the National School Lunch Program.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, assign, oversee and participate as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food; preparing and maintaining necessary records and files.
• Identify problems and suggest changes in methods and procedures.
• Open kitchen, set up equipment, prepare cafeteria for serving.
• Hire and train food service employees in operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate food service production records.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service to students and school employees.
• Prepare equipment for food preparation and monitor refrigeration equipment.
• Order cafeteria supplies and prepare food orders.
• Prepare foods as needed; prepare inventory and production records.
• Set up monies for cash registers.
• Count and balance cash received; prepare deposit and deposit monies in bank.
• Prepare work details for next day; secure kitchen for next day and when not in use.
• Supervise cleaning and sanitizing of eating utensils, counters and equipment.
• Compile reports, bills, deposit slips and cash register reports.
• Receive, check and sign for food delivered to school, prepare work schedule, keep time sheets.
• Prepare food production records and distribute them to schools to maintain accurate record counts of meals, food prepared, served, and waste.
• Coordinate efforts with school staff, faculty and support personnel, which include (district client, delivery, maintenance, security, custodial, etc).
• Attend meetings.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities
• General knowledge of food quality and values
• General knowledge of USDA school food service Child Nutrition programs such as National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program guidelines
• General knowledge of the practices used in receiving and storing food in large quantities
• General knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in food handling and in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work area
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff
• Able to maintain emotional control; the ability to work with others in a close fast paced environment and the ability to address customers and staff in a pleasant, courteous manner; must be organized and be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and correctly complete reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Must be able to implement and follow safety protocols and procedures for all food service workers, school crossing guards, lunchroom monitors, playground monitors, and recess monitors.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and a valid sanitation certification. Must have successfully completed the manager training class and successfully performed responsibilities while training as an on the job manager.
• K-12, multi-site foodservice experience is required.
• 2 years NSLP and satellite program experience is required.
• Retail foodservice experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Some walking, moving, driving, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time and withstand heat.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.