Secondary Area Field Manager

To provide assistance in the implementation of School Nutrition Program guidelines and requirements in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Assist Food & Nutrition Services Administrators with facilitating day-to-day operations of secondary schools. Provide leadership and direction to secondary schools. Adhere to School District U-46's mission, vision, and values.

Manage and supervise the school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Maintain current knowledge and enforce all Federal, State, and Local requirements as it pertains to the Dietary Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs. Adhere to policy on USDA professional standards and maintain accurate training records for assigned staff, ensuring full compliance. Oversee supervision of secondary schools and managers assigned. Cohesively work with Secondary Managers and Registered Dietician on menus, program innovation, and marketing promotions. Collaborate with elementary field managers and Food & Nutrition Services office staff. Participate in site visits to ensure compliance with USDA, ISBE, and department guidelines. Coordinate efforts with Food Safety Coordinator on all HACCP policies and procedures, ensuring that the commissary and elementary schools are in 100% compliance with policies/procedures. Support the Food & Nutrition Services Administrators on all SEIU matters, including performance evaluations, grievances, training, interviewing, and adhering to policies set forth in the district's employee handbook and SEIU contract. Facilitate marketing and promotional events to increase participation. Ability to manage day-to-day operations at multiple sites. Provide oversight and daily supervision for summer programming. Collaborate with Human Resources for hiring and onboarding of applicants. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with building administrators. Actively participate in monthly manager or leadership meetings, webinars, and video conferences and provide ongoing professional development for staff. Collaborate with secondary school managers on monthly operating reports, inventory management, and financial goals. Establish and implement annual secondary school manager goals and performance reviews. Provide coaching and leadership as needed with appropriate documentation and adhering to Union and District guidelines. Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters. Other duties as assigned by Food & Nutrition Services Administrators.

High School Diploma or GED required. Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as a sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment. Current Illinois Driver's License. Earn and/or maintain School Nutrition Association certification level 1 or higher within the first year of employment. Minimum of four years' experience in supervisor level position within the Food Service Industry. Proficient in Google and other software in common usage. Capability to maintain complex records and express ideas and directives effectively, verbally and written. Strong ability to provide a high level of customer service to students, staff, parents, and team members. Knowledge of school nutrition, food storage methods, inventory methods, department policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to plan and organize work to maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in culinary math, food costing, product evaluation, food waste metrics, and yields. Ability to set goals and establish process plans for completion. Ability to plan and organize work to maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments. Indoors in a busy office environment with exposure to noise and communication. May be required to leave main work site to attend meetings. Public contact requires appropriate business-like apparel. Field-based position: reliable transportation and working in schools is required.

Ability to work on a computer for 50% of scheduled shift. Ability to assist in lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a very fast-paced and stressful environment with unscheduled interruptions. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in hot and cold conditions. This is a twelve (12) month full-time position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Must complete all Food Service and District-mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department-sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates. Attend all meetings and trainings as required. 260 calendar days, 8 hours per day 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