Food Service Technician

Date Posted: 12/16/2025 Location: Streamwood High School Date Available: ASAP Work Days: 190 Reports To: Secondary School Cafeteria Manager JD Revision Date: 05/05/2025 Supervises: N/A Position / Title: Food Service Technician (Part-Time) Bargaining Unit: SEIU Department/Location: Food & Nutrition Services Work Days: 190 Reports To: Secondary School Cafeteria Manager JD Revision Date: 05/05/2025 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary Responsible for all duties related to the receiving, storage (food & supplies) and preparation of meal/snacks daily. Adheres to the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Supper program guidelines and requirements in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders. May be required to leave the main work site on occasion for meetings & training. Maintain confidentiality within the school, district and community. Job Duties / Responsibilities Maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace at all times. Responsible for the proper handling of all food and supplies. Maintains a required system of accountability. Performs and documents temperature and sanitation checks as required by law. Prepares weekly projections to order food and supplies for menus. Utilizes correct measuring and serving utensils to ensure accurate meal portioning as specified by district policy. Ensures dishwashing is ongoing and completed to meet district sanitation expectations at all times. Ability to operate a cash register, make change accurately, balance and close in a timely matter (when assigned). Ability to work independently all positions as assigned. Exemplify leadership attitude ensuring that all meals are served in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment. Bilingual-Spanish/English (written & verbal) preferred. Experience / Knowledge Hold a State of Illinois Food Handler card and demonstrate specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes. If Certification is not current, must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment Minimum of one (1) year’s experience cashiering, customer service, cafeteria line server or related field, preferred. Ability to successfully complete required written documentation. Ability to verbally communicate. Responsible for checking and responding to work related emails in a timely manner. Physical Demands Ability to work in a very fast paced and stressful environment. Ability to stand for long periods Ability to assist in lifting 50 pounds. Ability to withstand daily demands of lifting, bending and pushing heavy carts. Ability to withstand going in and out of freezers, refrigerators and storage areas. Wears appropriate uniform and shoes as required. Terms of Employment This is a ten (10) month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Maintain a positive attendance record as specified in FNS Department Handbook & SEIU contract. Must be able to adhere to all Blackout dates according to the Food and Nutrition Calendar. Must complete all FNS and District mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates. Attend all back to school and professional development meetings/trainings as required. Additional Information 9:15-2:15 (5 Hours Per Day) 190 Calendar Days Per Year $16.25 Per Hour Pension Eligible #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46