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Food Service & Sanitation Manager

the Rockford Park District
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026
TitleFood Service & Sanitation Manager – Atwood Center
DepartmentOutdoor Recreation and Education Manager
StatusSeasonal
Office LocationAtwood Center
Reports ToOutdoor Recreation Program & Maintenance Manager
Grade LevelS4
FLSA StatusExempt 
Position DescriptionProvides professional food services and oversees all areas regulated by health department codes for participants and staff at the Atwood Center.

 

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

 

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
DefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

 

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Operational Excellence
  • 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..

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