School Nutrition Program Coordinator
Duties
- Oversee all aspects of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs at Cook County School District 104.
- Coordinate meal services with food service management company or vendor providing meal services
- Provide applications for meal benefits to each household and approve and/or deny applications for meal benefits under the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
- Establish a system for placing breakfast/lunch orders and ensure that all monies received are handled in a manner to prevent loss.
- Take meal counts at point of service, conduct a monthly edit of meal counts, and submit claims for reimbursement to the CCSD104 Central Office.
- Assist in the monitoring and review of breakfast and lunch program procedures in order to maintain compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program guidelines.
- Plan menus, prepare meals based on approved standardized recipes, and portion foods according to Federal and State guidelines.
- Determine production quantities and compile and place food orders and supplies from vendors approved by CCSD104.
- Produce adequate quantities of products and complete daily production reports.
- Put into operation accommodation for children with special dietary needs.
- Always follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures.
- Ensure that food service equipment is maintained to meet the needs of the operation, with budgetary guidelines.
- Implement and monitor safety policies and procedures.
- Supervise the utilization of computer technology in the operation of the cafeteria.
- Operate within the established budget.
- Maintain necessary files and records.
- Responsible for planning, preparation, service costing, and billing of food for special school sponsored activities.
- Supervise Food Staff to ensure that procedures for maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene in the storage, preparation, and service of food are followed.
- Develops employee daily workload, defining specific tasks for each employee.
- In collaboration with the director/superintendent, monitors and recommends staffing level for school food service.
- Implement and present training to school food service personnel by approved standards, methods, and procedures
- All other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Must have current Food Handling/Food Service Certification (ANSI accredited)
- Thorough knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment
Salary/Benefits
- Starting salary: $50,000 annually. Salary may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
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Medical, and Dental (100% Paid by the District)
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Vision (Vision is 100% employee paid) Insurance
- Life Insurance ($50,000, Free of Charge) and Supplemental Life Insurance
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10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days
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- 403b Plan
- Retirement plan with IMRF
- Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Notes
- The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and background checks, as required by District policy and applicable law.
- Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on District operational needs.
- Summit School District 104 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
School District
www.sd104.us
Job Posting Date
8/27/2026
Start Date
N/A