Junior High Cafe Worker

Position Type:
Cafeteria/Cafe Worker

Date Posted:
4/22/2026

Location:
Prairie Central Junior High School
Official Supervisor

Head cook, Building principal, or food services director

Job Summary

The caf worker prepares, serves, and cleans up after student and staff meals as per the instructions of the head cook, building principal, or food services director.


Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
A certificate is preferred in Food Service Sanitation Management from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Additional training annually, as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).


Skills
Works well independently
Communicates effectively
Prepares, serves, and cleans up after, student and staff meals
Carries out school food service program requirements and directives issued by the head cook, principal, or food services director


Length of Employment
180 days per year, hours per day as assigned


Evaluation
By building principal, with input from food services director and head cook based on "Job Functions"

Salary & Benefits
Beginning Hourly rate for a Substitute $15.50. If hired, $16.50 per hour. Retirement, insurance, leave offered based on level of daily hours.


Daily Hours 3.75

Job Functions

Punctuality

1. Performs duties and assignments in a punctual fashion according to the given schedule
2. Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements regarding punctuality
3. Submits time sheets and other required paperwork in a timely manner

Safety

1. Follows the procedures, methods, and regulations set forth by the school district, the head cook, food services director, the principal, the Health Department, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the United States Department of Agriculture
2. Observes the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen

General Procedures

1. Follows procedures for sorting and storing food and supplies, and keeping inventory
2. Follows procedures for determining quantities of food to be prepared
3. Follows procedures for preparing food
4. Follows procedures for cleaning kitchen equipment, and washing and sterilizing dishes, silverware, and utensils
5. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the head cook, food services director, or principal

Communication and Cooperation

1. Communicates and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors and all levels of staff and students regarding breakfast and lunch
2. Uses sound judgment when dealing with staff and students
3. Is a positive role model for students, has a neat appearance, and uses proper language near students
4. Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward work
5. Reports immediately to the head cook or food services director any problem or accident occurring in the kitchen or caf area
6. Reports immediately to the head cook or food services director any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
7. Reports immediately to the head cook or food services director any malfunctioning equipment