Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
John Hersey High School, part of District 214, is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing educational environment for its diverse student body. The school takes pride in fostering excellence not only in academics but also in the services it provides to students and staff, including its nutrition program. Within this large suburban high school, the importance of healthy, nutritious meals is recognized as a key component to student success, well-being, and overall school community engagement. District 214, which includes John Hersey High School, is known for its commitment to quality education and comprehensive support services that enhance the student experience.
The Interim School Nutrition Services Manager role at John Hersey High School is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the implementation and management of the Child Nutrition Programs. This position requires an individual who can effectively apply District 214 policies and procedures while managing the nutrition services in an organized, efficient manner. The Manager plays a critical role in maintaining budgetary constraints while overseeing day-to-day operations of the school’s food service program. This involves supervising staff, ensuring adherence to high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and safety, and managing inventory and financial controls.
As a working manager, the incumbent will not only perform supervisory duties but also actively engage with the team in food preparation, serving meals, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness. This hands-on leadership style encourages team spirit and fosters a positive work environment, crucial for operational success. The role calls for a professional with strong management skills who can lead and inspire a team, promote a customer-focused mindset among employees, and ensure compliance with all health regulations and food safety standards.
This supervisory position is essential in coordinating and enhancing the school’s nutrition services, including breakfast, lunch, a la carte offerings, catering, and vending programs. The Manager is responsible for scheduling, training staff across multiple kitchen positions, keeping detailed records such as profit and loss reports, production schedules, inventory, and attendance. In addition to managing daily operations, the Manager also actively markets the food service program to students, parents, staff, and the larger community to increase participation and satisfaction.
Reporting to the District 214 Food Service Director, the Interim School Nutrition Services Manager will collaborate with other school nutrition managers through monthly meetings and professional development opportunities to maintain best practices and continuous improvement. The position also involves coordinating food services during summer school and school events, including some evenings and weekends.
This role demands proficiency with computer applications like Microsoft Office and a valid Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience in a large-scale commercial or institutional food service setting and a degree in dietetics, hospitality, or culinary management is preferred but not mandatory. Excellent communication skills are essential as the Manager will regularly interact with diverse groups including students, parents, staff, and administration.
The contract length for this position is to be determined with an effective start date of July 28, 2026. Applicants must be prepared to complete a digital interview process as part of their application. John Hersey High School and District 214 are committed to equal opportunity employment and value diversity at all levels, ensuring all applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The Interim School Nutrition Services Manager role at John Hersey High School is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the implementation and management of the Child Nutrition Programs. This position requires an individual who can effectively apply District 214 policies and procedures while managing the nutrition services in an organized, efficient manner. The Manager plays a critical role in maintaining budgetary constraints while overseeing day-to-day operations of the school’s food service program. This involves supervising staff, ensuring adherence to high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and safety, and managing inventory and financial controls.
As a working manager, the incumbent will not only perform supervisory duties but also actively engage with the team in food preparation, serving meals, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness. This hands-on leadership style encourages team spirit and fosters a positive work environment, crucial for operational success. The role calls for a professional with strong management skills who can lead and inspire a team, promote a customer-focused mindset among employees, and ensure compliance with all health regulations and food safety standards.
This supervisory position is essential in coordinating and enhancing the school’s nutrition services, including breakfast, lunch, a la carte offerings, catering, and vending programs. The Manager is responsible for scheduling, training staff across multiple kitchen positions, keeping detailed records such as profit and loss reports, production schedules, inventory, and attendance. In addition to managing daily operations, the Manager also actively markets the food service program to students, parents, staff, and the larger community to increase participation and satisfaction.
Reporting to the District 214 Food Service Director, the Interim School Nutrition Services Manager will collaborate with other school nutrition managers through monthly meetings and professional development opportunities to maintain best practices and continuous improvement. The position also involves coordinating food services during summer school and school events, including some evenings and weekends.
This role demands proficiency with computer applications like Microsoft Office and a valid Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience in a large-scale commercial or institutional food service setting and a degree in dietetics, hospitality, or culinary management is preferred but not mandatory. Excellent communication skills are essential as the Manager will regularly interact with diverse groups including students, parents, staff, and administration.
The contract length for this position is to be determined with an effective start date of July 28, 2026. Applicants must be prepared to complete a digital interview process as part of their application. John Hersey High School and District 214 are committed to equal opportunity employment and value diversity at all levels, ensuring all applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Requirements
- 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
- Cross train employees on all positions in kitchen
- Ability to communicate with parents, students, staff, and food service administration
Job Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited college in dietetics, hospitality or culinary management is preferred
- Minimum 5 years management experience for a large scale commercial or institutional food service operation is preferred
- Experience in food production
- Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation License
- Computer literacy including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to communicate with parents, students, staff, and food service administration
- Cross train employees on all positions in kitchen
Job 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
- Actively promote and market the food service program to students, staff and the community
- Attend monthly meeting with other school nutrition 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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