Summer School - Kitchen Supervisor
Job Description
All summer programs are subject to staffing adjustments based on student enrollment
Category: Summer Summer School Kitchen Supervisor
Location:Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School
Date of Availability:June and July 2026
Date Closing: Open Until Filled
Job Title:Summer School Kitchen Supervisor
Reports to:Director of Food Service and Summer School Administrator
Location:Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School
Compensation:$25/hour
Description: Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking Summer School - Kitchen Supervisors for its Summer School 2026 program. The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for supervising and assisting food service workers in preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. Summer School - Kitchen Supervisors may be required to commit to attend professional development prior to the beginning of the summer session. Additional dates may be outlined by the Summer School Administrator to ensure a smooth summer school program.
Summer School Dates:
Session 1
Monday,June 8 thorugh Thursday, June 25, 2026
Session 2
Monday,june 29 throughThursday, July16, 2026
Schedule:
Classes meet Monday through Thursday. No class on Fridays.
Session goes from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Workers report from 8:45 am to 2:15 pm*
*Work hours determined by supervisor
Qualifications:
High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience in food service
Minimum of 3 years cooking experience
Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment, quantity food production, computers and calculators
Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal instructions
Valid Driver's License
Desired Skills and Experience
Previous experience supervising a school-based food service program
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Stand and walk 3.5-7.5 hours per day, push and pull items, moderate lifting and carrying (25-50 pounds), some stooping, bending, and kneeling.
Regular exposure to excessive hot and or cold temperatures, moisture and humidity, wet floors with some grease, and noise from equipment.
Work with/around machinery with moving parts.? Work with hands in water.
Primary Functions:
Supervise and assist in the preparation of daily meals using standardized and/or "in house" recipes.
Ensure timely and efficient service of daily meals daily, aligned with "reimbursable" meal patterns.
Ensure that all food items are properly stored.
Assist the Manager Nutrition Services in the development of the daily work schedule for Food Service Workers.
Supervise food service workers in the proper care and use of the equipment.
Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination.
Meet all scheduled mealtimes, portions, and serve the food as per departmental policies and procedures.
Record product usage to insure correct counts for production reports.
Prepare items for next day's menu as needed.
Conduct inventory of food and staples that need to be ordered.
Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members Interact with students, teachers, and visitors to provide optimum customer service.
Ensure serving lines are maintained in a clean and attractive condition and are appropriately stocked.
Identify critical control points to control or eliminate potential hazards while preparing and serving food.
Implement system for reducing pilferage.
Supervise cashiers and ensure the proper collection of money and recording for meals served.
Compiling daily bank deposits.
Monitor student accounts as needed, and work with the Business Office to update student accounts.
Attend summer workshops
Attend meetings when instructed by Manager Nutrition Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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