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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
About the Role
Oversee all aspects of the USDA food service program for the Archdiocese of Chicago (the Archdiocese) within a separate, autonomous agency of the Archdiocese commonly known and operated as FSP and/or Food Service Professionals (FSP). Program activities are conducted in compliance with the rules and regulations governing the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other School Nutrition Programs as promulgated by the US Department of Agriculture. Primary responsibilities include oversight and responsibility for all daily operations and financial activities of the agency.
Responsibilities
Food production: Ensuring that food is nutritious, appetizing, and prepared in a safe and sanitary environment. Meals include prepackaged meals delivered daily to 104 schools by two different, local vendors, and meals prepared by FSP staff daily in onsite kitchens located in eight other schools.
Staff management: Supervising, training, and evaluating food service employees coordinated by an administrative team of six direct reports and fifteen in total. Overall total number of associates is approximately 150.
Financial management: Developing a budget, managing financial objectives, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, monthly internal reporting and review, quarterly reporting to Archdiocese and other reports as requested by governmental agencies or Archdiocesan staff.
Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate records of meals served, financial information, and other operational data.
Nutrition education: Promoting proper nutrition and acting as a nutrition consultant for staff, parents, and community groups.
Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations.
Communication: Communicating effectively with staff, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Detailed understanding of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations and requirements.
A minimum of five years management/supervisory experience required.
Ten years experience in school food service.
Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, finance, information technology or related field preferred.
Good working knowledge of various software packages, including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and preferably school NSLP software management systems.
Food sanitation certificate helpful but not required.
Required Skills
Places high emphasis on and provides exceptional customer service.
Ability to manage time and staff, prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Presents a positive professional image in appearance, attire and demeanor.
Ability to motivate and energize staff.
Adaptable to changing situations.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Communicates clearly with others.
Handles self professionally when interacting with school principals and staff, students, parents and Archdiocesan administrative staff.
Conducts self professionally at all times.
Is courteous and respectful to co-workers and customers.
Knows how to handle information in a confidential and sensitive fashion.
Preferred Skills
Always aware of customer needs and responds accordingly.
Builds solid relationships with multiple levels of school administrators and Archdiocesan staff.
Responsibly manages the agency’s resources by making sound business decisions when directing resources and personnel.
Manages food service in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Manages and ensures accurate recordkeeping.
Oversees proper storage and handling procedure for all foods.
Interviews, trains, and supervises administrative staff.
Confers with others as necessary prior to hiring and/or separating associates.
Responsible for compliance with all Human Resources policies/procedures; documentation of counseling/disciplinary actions.
Attends meetings as requested by school and/or Archdiocesan management team.
May be asked to participate on various internal committees/teams.
Performs other duties as assigned by management, required by regulation or requested by Archdiocesan administrative staff.
Pay range and compensation package
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Administrative
Industries Religious Institutions
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