7 Hour Cafeteria Cook JW Eater Junior High

JW Eater Jr. HIgh; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Eater Junior High in Rantoul, IL is seeking a cafeteria cook to assist in the preparation and serving of student and staff meals in accordance with nutritional standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitary conditions, and use Skyward for attendance and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.
• Demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to perform basic math, read and follow instructions and understand multi-step written & oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines and demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers & supervisors.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold food menu items following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Satisfactorily perform safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Accurately determine quantity of a particular food item to prepare.
• Follow portion control and proper serving size instructions per menu.
• Politely and respectfully serve students, staff & parents.
• Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
• Clean dishes, small & large equipment as per cleaning schedule rotation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to lead cook for the purpose of repair or replacement.
• Inform Lead Cook as soon as possible if you will be absent, secure personnel replacement and enter information into Skyward within 1 day of the absence or immediately upon your return to work.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Maintain a respectful working relationship with co-workers and other employees.
• Attend & comply with all in-service training, workshops, mandated testing for the purpose of staying current on information required to perform job duties.
• Regular & dependable work attendance.
• Ability to use Skyward and e-mail.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor, Principal, Superintendent and/or the Board of Education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

7 Hour Cafeteria Cook JW Eater Junior High

Job Description

Minimum Starting Pay $16.51 per hour with 0 Years of Experience

Maximum Starting Pay $19.84 per hour with 14 Years of Experience

Under the direction of the Building Principal, Food Service Supervisor & Lead cook, the cafeteria cook will assist in the preparation and serving of student/staff meals prepared in accordance with nutritional standards while possessing a polite & respectful demeanor & following all sanitation and health regulations.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health
• Demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to perform basic math, read and follow instructions and understand multi-step written & oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines and demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers & supervisors.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold food menu items following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Satisfactorily perform safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Accurately determine quantity of a particular food item to prepare.
• Follow portion control and proper serving size instructions per menu.
• Politely and respectfully serve students, staff & parents.
• Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
• Clean dishes, small & large equipment as per cleaning schedule rotation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to lead cook for the purpose of repair or replacement.
• Inform Lead Cook as soon as possible if you will be absent, secure personnel replacement and enter information into Skyward within 1 day of the absence or immediately upon your return to work.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Maintain a respectful working relationship with co-workers and other employees.
• Attend & comply with all in-service training, workshops, mandated testing for the purpose of staying current on information required to perform job duties.
• Regular & dependable work attendance.
• Ability to use Skyward and e-mail.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor, Principal, Superintendent and/or the Board of Education.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to direct students, and effectively communicate with co-workers, students, and parents/community members.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to multi-task, positions are subject to constant interruption and severe time constraints and are in direct contact with students, parents and employees. Negative interactions resulting from these contacts can result in stressful situations.
• Employees may also work without direct supervision and are responsible for the safety and well being of students.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities

Employee is required to:

Never

1-33% Occasionally

34-66% Frequently

66-100% Continuously

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel)

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Smell

X

Physical (Lift & carry):

up to 10 pounds

X

up to 25 pounds

X

up to 50 pounds

X

up to 75 pounds

X

up to 100 pounds

X

more than 100 pounds

X

7 Hour Cafeteria Cook JW Eater Junior High

Rantoul City School District 137 JW Eater Jr. HIgh - Rantoul, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026

Job Description

Minimum Starting Pay $16.51 per hour with 0 Years of Experience

Maximum Starting Pay $19.84 per hour with 14 Years of Experience

District and Salary Information

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal, Food Service Supervisor & Lead cook, the cafeteria cook will assist in the preparation and serving of student/staff meals prepared in accordance with nutritional standards while possessing a polite & respectful demeanor & following all sanitation and health regulations.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health
• Demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to perform basic math, read and follow instructions and understand multi-step written & oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines and demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers & supervisors.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold food menu items following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Satisfactorily perform safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Accurately determine quantity of a particular food item to prepare.
• Follow portion control and proper serving size instructions per menu.
• Politely and respectfully serve students, staff & parents.
• Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
• Clean dishes, small & large equipment as per cleaning schedule rotation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to lead cook for the purpose of repair or replacement.
• Inform Lead Cook as soon as possible if you will be absent, secure personnel replacement and enter information into Skyward within 1 day of the absence or immediately upon your return to work.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Maintain a respectful working relationship with co-workers and other employees.
• Attend & comply with all in-service training, workshops, mandated testing for the purpose of staying current on information required to perform job duties.
• Regular & dependable work attendance.
• Ability to use Skyward and e-mail.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor, Principal, Superintendent and/or the Board of Education.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to direct students, and effectively communicate with co-workers, students, and parents/community members.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to multi-task, positions are subject to constant interruption and severe time constraints and are in direct contact with students, parents and employees. Negative interactions resulting from these contacts can result in stressful situations.
• Employees may also work without direct supervision and are responsible for the safety and well being of students.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities

Employee is required to:

Never

1-33% Occasionally

34-66% Frequently

66-100% Continuously

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel)

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Smell

X

Physical (Lift & carry):

up to 10 pounds

X

up to 25 pounds

X

up to 50 pounds

X

up to 75 pounds

X

up to 100 pounds

X

more than 100 pounds

X

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.51 to $19.84 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Reinie Zedrick , Food Service Director
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]