Food Services Supervisor

Nexus-Indian Oaks is hiring for a Food Service Supervisor at our Manteno, IL location! 

Nexus- Indian Oaks Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. 

Responsibilities:

Supervise the Academy food service to ensure nutritional value, efficiency, safety, and compliance with all regulatory entities. 

• Coordinate daily meal menus that offer variety and are in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements; demonstrate ability to plan and organize multiple priorities and adjust work and direction to meet the changing needs of the business by remaining adaptable.
• Plan and coordinate menus or food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the academy. 
• Develop and maintain staff schedules in a timely and proactive manner to ensure adequate coverage for all food service department responsibilities.
• Develop vendor/supplier relationships and negotiate service/pricing agreements to ensure the highest quality of service and products within budgetary guidelines. 
• Develop and monitor systems and procedures to purchase/reorder, store and utilize inventory efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain accurate and current purchasing, usage, and inventory records for both internal needs and external regulatory reporting requirements. 
• Conduct and/or supervise the initial and ongoing staff training that meets all internal and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Develop an effective team through leadership, supervision and building; communicate company mission, common goals and objectives by promoting shared accountability.  
• Develop and enforce specific policies and procedures surrounding food handling, sanitation, health, and safety; understand, apply and enforce Nexus home office and agency policies.   
• Participate in the selection, training, ongoing development, and performance evaluation of food service staff. 
• Participate in the annual budget development process and manage the current department budget. 
• Ensure confidentiality regarding resident’ issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.
• Conduct and attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus.  Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years’ experience in the food service industry with experience in buying, dietetics, food preparation and health and safety standard
• Certificate in food handling required
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year Food Service Industry supervisory experience

Work Schedule & Salary:

• Schedule:  
  • Full Time, 40 hours a week
  • Weekdays & some weekend availability 
  • Hours range from 5a-6:30p
• Salary: Starting at $50,000-$55,000 annually 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and wrists.
• Must be able to bend, reach, twist and turn in a manner conducive to a large cafeteria/cooking environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

The benefits for the Food Service Supervisor include: 

• • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Pre-tax flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts
  • No cost life insurance
  • No cost short term and long-term disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Education loan forgiveness program
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Advancement pathways and internal promotion
  • NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
  • And much more!

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!