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Manages elementary or high school lunchroom operations, ensuring compliance with nutrition guidelines and safe food handling practices. Supervises personnel, handles inventory and ordering, and maintains accurate financial and production records.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager Certificate. Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.
Nutrition Support Services (NSS) is responsible for supporting the District’s academic community by providing nutritious and appealing meals with excellent customer service, in a safe and clean environment to every student each school day. NSS serves over 60 million meals to 300,000+ students daily. As an active sponsor in various federally-funded and state-administered Child Nutrition Programs, CPS is committed to operating these programs according to all federal and state regulations. Each Child Nutrition Program is operated under a separate set of regulations, monitoring standards, and record keeping requirements.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, manages the operations of the elementary or high school lunchroom in compliance
with departmental guidelines and performs related duties as required. During the bidding and interview process, Manager must provide copy of a valid sanitation license or confirmation of a passing grade from a class or program while awaiting the physical certificate from the City of Chicago to the Board.
The Elementary Lunchroom Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Supervises lunchroom personnel and participates in preparation of food items in accordance with accepted practices established by Nutrition Support Services.
Ensures that food is prepared following menu, recipes and production records to ensure nutrition guidelines are being met, while Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines for safe food handling are being followed.
Ensures that all aspects of the accountability process are being followed in accordance with NSLP, ISBE and Nutrition Support Services guidelines.
Ensures that all required paperwork is completed accurately, including but not limited to: P.O.S., Mosaic, Websmart, deposit slips, production records, cook’s temperature logs, line temperature logs, food delivery records, and refrigeration temperature logs.
Follows all cash handling policies and procedures with integrity and accuracy.
Forecasts accurately to ensure that enough food is prepared and checks food and stock levels throughout the day.
Conducts daily meetings and monthly food service training sessions with lunchroom staff.
Prepares a work schedule for all employees.
Completes an accurate inventory using the appropriate format within the allotted time frame as assigned.
Orders accurately based on inventory levels and menu.
Ensures that deliveries are correct.
Documents all discipline issues immediately.
Attends all scheduled meetings, workshops and training.
Has regular and predictable attendance and is punctual.
Supervises and participates in all detail cleaning.
Possesses the ability to handle all types of food, including pre-prepared and raw.
Ensure and/or complete all tasks designated for the success of the food service operation on a daily basis.
Assists with the completion of daily tasks required in any vacant position, including but not limited to cook, in addition to their regularly assigned duties.
Other functions that may be required:
Wash pots, pans and sheet trays
Clean equipment and facilities
Serve food
Sweep and mop floors
Vacuum all food service-related areas
Wash walls and clean all food service equipment.
Wipe tables and restock for the following day
Must perform any other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of meeting nutrition and meal requirements, as well as ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Will be required to assist with the piloting or implementation of new programs within the scope of the food service operation.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Elementary Lunchroom Manager must possess the following qualifications:
Training and Experience/Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Certificate Requirements:
Must possess a valid Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager Certificate.
Physical requirements/Physical demands:
Required to lift or exert force of 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, climb, bend, reach, handle and finger objects.
Must be able to taste, smell and see in order to identify odors and distinguish colors.
Must be able to work in environments with some temperature extremes.
There is no light duty in Nutrition Support Services.
All ADA guidelines are followed.
Note: All Lunchroom Managers hired prior to the ratification of this Agreement will have met this requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess an understanding and caring attitude toward students and be available to serve the students in a polite and professional manner.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form, with the staff, students, faculty, administrators and supervisors.
Must have basic math skills and be able to add, subtract, multiply and use fractions.
Must take and pass the skills assessment test for the position.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
This position is subject to the Chicago Public Schools Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes preemployment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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