General Kitchen Staff 2026-27 School Year

General Kitchen Staff

Rate of Pay/Work hours: $15/hr. Part-time, work hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on school days when lunch is served.

Qualifications: Minimum of 1-year experience in quantity food service desired. Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner, demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, parents, coworkers and the general public. Knowledge of computers, ability to access electronic documents and complete required forms. High School diploma or equivalent highly desired. Holds or is willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Certificate.

Duties: Provides quality food production and service including timely and appropriate documentation. Prepares food following recipes, cools, stores and rotates food following Food Code and SOP, Serves food, replenishes self service areas and responds to requests from customers. Clean and sanitize kitchen, serving and dining area, dishes, pots and pans, service carts, hoods and other items as assigned, follows guidance for accommodating food allergies. Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information. Performs other duties as assigned, completes annual training as required by IDPH and school district.

Working Conditions Work normally performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria, typically assigned to a production kitchen. Demands of workload may be stressful with frequent peak rush periods and timeline requirements that must be met. Occasional exposure to temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust, odors, noise, hazardous cleaning chemicals, and emergency situations. This role may have physical demands, including but not limited to lifting 50 pounds, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.

Questions may be directed to: Michelle McGuire, Director of Food Services, View email address on click.appcast.io We are an equal opportunity employer.