Food Service & Sanitation Manager

• Trains and provides work direction to food service staff as required.
  
• Prepares and serves up to three meals each for residential programs, day groups, summer camp, rental groups and staff following professional food service standards and USDA nutritional guidelines.
  
• Makes reasonable accommodation for special dietary needs.
  
• Works with staff and participants to insure customer satisfaction with the food services provided.
  
• Plans weekly menus that offer variety and meet nutritional guidelines.
  
• Chooses menu items that minimize processed food options and emphasizes quality.
  
• Places food and supply orders and tracks inventory.
  
• Receives, verifies and stocks incoming food and supplies.
  
• Launders all food service related linens.
  
• Contributes to and updates kitchen operating manual.

Compliance

• Maintains all work areas in a clean and sanitized manner following Illinois Department of Health and Winnebago County Health Department sanitation guidelines.
  
• Develops and follows a general sanitation program that includes heavy cleaning and maintenance for oven, dishwasher, equipment storage areas, pantry, refrigerators and freezers, washroom, toilets, etc..

High School Diploma, Culinary Arts, Food Science and Nutrition, or related field and 2 – 3 years of related work experience. Must have Food Sanitation Certificate or obtain within 3 mos.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Winnebago County Sanitation Certificate
  
• Proficient in written and oral communication
  
• Knowledge of Park District policies and procedures
  
• Facility Management Skills
  
• Maintains current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications
  
• Proficient in facility equipment use
  
• Practical knowledge of chemicals and how to use them safely

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Medium work:

• • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Significant environmental factors may be applicable to this position, including:
Noise/Vibrations/Equipment hazard – equipment, fans
Temperature extremes/Dampness – working in kitchen
Equipment hazard – burns on stove, grill and oven
Dangerous chemicals – cleaning supplies
Significant work pace/pressure – coordinating multiple tasks, monitoring safety/travel