Elementary Lunchroom Manager

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.