Food Service Manager

Start Date: Immediate

Terms of Employment:

• Responsible to: Director of Food Services
• Location: Freshman or Upper Campus as assigned (ability to travel as required)
• Calendar: 180 Day / School-Year Employee with 6 floating days as assigned by the Food Services Director
• Level: Food Service Level 2
• Daily Schedule: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Hours Per Day: 8 hrs per day which includes a 15-minute paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minutes
• Hourly Rate: $17.00
• Benefits: Eligible for medical insurance and paid leave; IMRF participation is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current State of Illinois Sanitation Certification.
• Enjoy working with a team.
• Dependable individual with ability to take direction.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
• Maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor during periods of high activity.
• Must be able to apply initiative when necessary.
• Knowledge of planning, organizing, and scheduling the preparation, distribution and serving of food in large quantities.
• Knowledge of methods of cooking, serving, and storing meals at a finishing site.
• Knowledge of specialized food service utensils and equipment.
• Knowledge of meal program requirements and methods of serving food in the correct measurement and yield to meet those requirements.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic practices of leadership and training.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning and maintaining food service areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety measures relating to food storage, preparation, and serving.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong communication skills to develop relationships with co-workers, students, and other staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with purchases within the cafeteria.
• Maintain a point-of-sale system with an on-point daily register.
• Maintain high visibility during lunch periods.
• Adhere to not "overly identifying" NSLP students.
• Food Service workers working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education. (This training is in addition to the food safety training required for the first year of employment.)
• Will oversee day-to-day operations of the Food Service Department when the Food Service Director is absent.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Food Services Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
• Must maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene.
• Must follow district guidelines for professional food service dress code.
• Must comply with state health and sanitation guidelines.
• Must be able to work with electrical and gas appliances.
• Must be able to work with dishwashing liquids and powders, solvents, and other cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work with materials of intense heat or extreme cold.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of Illinois Sanitation Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17