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Food Services Director
Duties
Primary Objective: Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school district food service program with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Oversees the District's breakfast and lunch programs.
- Plans and prepares the District's breakfast and lunch menus according to the state's nutritional standards.
- Supervises the overall safety and sanitation of the kitchen and cafeteria.
- Assists in the hiring of kitchen staff.
- Purchases food, supplies, kitchen equipment, and other items related to the school's food program.
- Keeps informed of nutritional trends or concepts and on new developments in equipment that will improve the school's food program.
- Assumes responsibility for all food service reports that are required by the Illinois State Board of Education and the district
- Maintains necessary records
- Cooperates in site visits involving the food service areas
- Obtain bids from vendors for the procurement of food, equipment and services needed for the school's lunch program.
- Assist with arranging for substitutes when food service personnel are absent.
- Coordinates food service employees, including performance standards and work schedules.
- Submitting payroll timesheets in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by the administration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Knowledge of food service operations in an educational setting
- Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public
- Cooperative spirit and interest in the well-being of children
- Computer skills
- Problem solving in a collaborative environment
- Adept at learning and using new software and web-based programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, menu planning, sanitation and safety, purchasing and distribution in an educational setting
- Knowledge of State of Illinois and local food service laws and regulations
Salary/Benefits
Anticipated Salary Range: $18.00 to $21.00 hourly, based on certification and experience
Additional Notes
8 hour workday; 6am to 2pm Monday through Friday. Follows teacher work schedule with the same holidays and breaks off school
180 day school year contract with additional alternating weekly schedule for summer food program (part-time)
The ideal candidate will be available to begin May 1, 2025 in order to successfully train with our retiring cafeteria manager prior to the end of the school year.
How to Apply
Send letter of interest, resume, completed application (http://goo.gl/LiFuz2), copies of transcripts, three letters of recommendation and copy of license to: Jennifer Lindsay, Superintendent North Pekin-Marquette Heights District 102 51 Yates Rd. Marquette Heights, IL 61554 or email complete application packet to jlindsay@dist102.org
Please submit a completed application to Patty Crank in the District Office or call 382-2172 for more information.
North Pekin-Marquette Heights District #102 is an equal opportunity employer. The School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. For more information on the topic of equal opportunity employment and minority recruiting, please see District #102 Board policy #5:10.
Employment Application PDF File
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For more information contact the district office ->
The District #102 Office is located at
Georgetowne Middle School
51 Yates Road
Marquette Heights, IL
61554
Phone #309 - 382 - 2172
Mrs. Jennifer Lindsay - Superintendent
Mrs. Patty Crank - District Secretary
Mrs. Joy Morris - Bookkeeper
