Secondary Area Field Manager

Position Title

Secondary Area Field Manager

• Position Type:
  Food Service / Food Service Manager
• Date Posted: 12/19/2025
• Location:
  
  Food & Nutrition Services
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• 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
• Term:
  Twelve (12) month full‑time position (260 calendar days, 8 hours per day)
• Salary Range: $45,257.00–$67,340.00 (typical practice: hire between minimum and midpoint $51,417.60)
• Benefits:
  Benefits and pension eligible

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, and adhere to School District U‑46’s mission, vision, and values.

• Manage and supervise the school food service program in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge and enforce all Federal, State, and Local requirements as they pertain to the Dietary Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs.
• Adhere to policy on USDA professional standards and maintain accurate training records for assigned staff, ensuring full compliance.
• Oversee supervision of secondary schools and managers assigned.
• Cohesively work with Secondary Managers and Registered Dietician on menus, program innovation, and marketing promotions.
• Collaborate with elementary field managers and Food & Nutrition Services office staff.
• Participate in site visits to ensure compliance with USDA, ISBE, and department guidelines.
• 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.
• Support the Food & Nutrition Services Administrators on all SEIU matters, including performance evaluations, grievances, training, interviewing, and adherence to policies set forth in the district’s employee handbook and SEIU contract.
• Facilitate marketing and promotional events to increase participation.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations at multiple sites.
• Provide oversight and daily supervision for summer programming.
• Collaborate with Human Resources for hiring and onboarding of applicants.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with building administrators.
• Actively participate in monthly manager or leadership meetings, webinars, and video conferences and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
• Collaborate with secondary school managers on monthly operating reports, inventory management, and financial goals.
• Establish and implement annual secondary school manager goals and performance reviews. Provide coaching and leadership as needed with appropriate documentation and adherence to Union and District guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters.
• Other duties as assigned by Food & Nutrition Services Administrators.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification (formerly sanitation certificate); must be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment.
• Current Illinois Driver’s License.
• Earn and/or maintain School Nutrition Association certification level 1 or higher within the first year of employment.

• Minimum of four years’ experience in a supervisor‑level position within the Food Service Industry.
• Proficient in Google and other commonly used software.
• Capability to maintain complex records and express ideas and directives…