Food Service Worker

School Food Service Server Monarch Catering Company, Inc. – Transforming School Lunch

Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago-area schools)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (School Year) Compensation: $20–$25/hr

At Monarch Catering, we transform school dining through scratch-cooked, locally sourced meals rooted in a “food as medicine” philosophy. With unwavering integrity in ingredients and operations, we create nourishing experiences that foster healthy, happy children, stronger communities, and a healthier environment.

We are looking for Food Service Servers who understand this mission and contribute creative, resourceful approaches to the journey — applying expert service skills to manage operations efficiently, control costs, and deliver exceptional results day after day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prep and serve wholesome, high-quality meals from scratch with seasonal ingredients.
• Serve with warmth and care to students, faculty, and staff.
• Support efficient prep, inventory management, and cost-conscious practices.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, allergen protocols, and kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service experience with a passion for real food.
• Resourceful and creative in production, with an eye for operational efficiency and cost management.
• Genuine alignment with regenerative food values and a desire to make a difference for children.
• ServSafe certification (or commitment to obtain).

What We Offer – Thoughtful Work-Life Balance

• Competitive hourly pay with room to grow.
• Stable Monday–Friday school-year schedule that allows you to pursue meaningful work and still enjoy a full life out of work.
• Benefits include Secure Choice Roth IRA, overtime, training, performance incentives, and nourishing staff meals.

Equal Opportunity Employer.