Position Type:
Support Services - Operational Depts/Manager
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
Food And Nutrition Services
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Secondary Area Field Manager
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Department/Location: Food & Nutrition Services
Calendar Days: 260
Reports To: Food & Nutrition Services Administrators
JD Revision Date: 5/23/23
Supervises: Secondary School Cafeteria Managers
Function / Position Summary:
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.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Manage and supervise the school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Maintain current knowledge and enforce all Federal, State, and Local requirements as it pertains to the Dietary Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs.
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Adhere to policy on USDA professional standards and maintain accurate training records for assigned staff, ensuring full compliance.
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Oversee supervision of secondary schools and managers assigned.
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Cohesively work with Secondary Managers and Registered Dietician on menus, program innovation, and marketing promotions.
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Collaborate with elementary field managers and Food & Nutrition Services office staff.
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Participate in site visits to ensure compliance with USDA, ISBE, and department guidelines.
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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.
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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.
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Facilitate marketing and promotional events to increase participation.
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Ability to manage day-to-day operations at multiple sites.
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Provide oversight and daily supervision for summer programming.
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Collaborate with Human Resources for hiring and onboarding of applicants.
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Establish and maintain positive working relationships with building administrators.
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Actively participate in monthly manager or leadership meetings, webinars, and video conferences and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
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Collaborate with secondary school managers on monthly operating reports, inventory management, and financial goals.
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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.
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Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters.
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Other duties as assigned by Food & Nutrition Services Administrators.
Education
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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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.
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Current Illinois Driver's License.
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Earn and/or maintain School Nutrition Association certification level 1 or higher within the first year of employment.
Experience / Knowledge
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Minimum of four years' experience in supervisor level position within the Food Service Industry.
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Proficient in Google and other software in common usage.
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Capability to maintain complex records and express ideas and directives effectively, verbally and written.
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Strong ability to provide a high level of customer service to students, staff, parents, and team members.
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Knowledge of school nutrition, food storage methods, inventory methods, department policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Ability to plan and organize work to maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
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Ability to demonstrate knowledge in culinary math, food costing, product evaluation, food waste metrics, and yields.
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Ability to set goals and establish process plans for completion.
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Ability to plan and organize work to maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
Environmental Conditions
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Indoors in a busy office environment with exposure to noise and communication.
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May be required to leave main work site to attend meetings.
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Public contact requires appropriate business-like apparel.
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Field-based position: reliable transportation and working in schools is required.
Physical Demands
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Ability to work on a computer for 50% of scheduled shift.
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Ability to assist in lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Ability to work in a very fast-paced and stressful environment with unscheduled interruptions.
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Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
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Ability to work in hot and cold conditions.
Terms of Employment
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This is a twelve (12) month full-time position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
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Must complete all Food Service and District-mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department-sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates.
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Attend all meetings and trainings as required.
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260 calendar days, 8 hours per day
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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)
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Benefits and pension eligible
Attachment(s):
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Non Union Classified 12 Month 2026.pdf
