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Elementary Area Field Manager

Duties

Function / Position Summary

To provide assistance in the implementation of School Nutrition Program guidelines and requirements in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Additionally, adhere to School District U-46 and Food & Nutrition Services mission, vision, and values. 

Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Supervise food service personnel in assigned elementary schools, ensuring full compliance with the day-to-day operations, required procedures, and HACCP procedures.
  • Maintain current knowledge of 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.
  • 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 and coordinate staffing positions in elementary schools.
  • Ensure that all required paperwork from elementary schools is completed timely and in adherence to department policy.
  • Coordinate performance of Elementary School Nutrition Programs to ensure compliance within program operations.
  • 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 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) programs and communications.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with building administrators.
  • Establish and maintain expectations for direct reports and provide documented leadership and coaching adhering to Union and District guidelines.
  • Assist Food & Nutrition Services Administrators with completing monthly inventory reports.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters.
  • Other duties as assigned by Food & Nutrition Services Administrators.

 

Qualifications

Education

  • 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.

Experience / Knowledge

  • 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. 

Salary/Benefits

Additional Information

  • 260 calendar days, 8 hours per day
  • The full salary range for this position is $45,257.00 - $67,885.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($51,417.60).
  • Benefits and pension eligible.

Email Address

mariselafonseca@u-46.org

Job Posting Date

2/24/2026

Start Date

2/24/2026