Cafeteria Aide Substitute

Berkeley School District #87; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley School District #87 is seeking a Cafeteria Aide Substitute to support daily meal operations for the district. The role is on-call during the school year, with duties including food preparation, cashiering, and maintaining kitchen and service areas in accordance with health codes.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, experience with food preparation, and basic computer skills. Reports to the Food Service Director/Supervisor/Head Cook.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, experience with food preparation, and basic understanding and use of computers

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing all food for the daily meal program
• Pack lunch bags for the elementary schools and distribute using portable ovens
• Order and store ice cream, milk, napkins, straws etc.
• Daily enter all prepayments on the computer and make additional daily entries as necessary
• Cashier during all meal periods on a daily basis
• Refill condiments and clean condiment area between meal periods
• Oversee use and cleaning of ovens and burners
• Assist with the unpacking and storing of all supplies

Skills

Food preparation experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Cafeteria/ Substitute Cafeteria Aide
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: District
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Cafeteria Aide Substitute

Functional Capacity Assessment Required

Qualifications

High School Diploma, experience with food preparation, andbasic understanding and use of computers

Reports to

Food Service Director/Food Service Supervisor/Head Cook

Work Calendar

On-call during the school year, as needed to fill day-to-day and long term leavepositions

Position Goal

To provide healthy, nutritious, attractive meals to students within a clean environment which meets all State of Illinois health codes

Rate of Pay

This is an on-call position; $15.00 per hour, position is not eligible for benefits.

The Food Service Substitute shall be responsible for the following duties and perform other duties that may be assigned by the Food Service Director, Food Service Supervisor, Head Cook/Kitchen Supervisor, or Administration:

Superintendent/Board

• Observe and adhere to all Board of Education policies and regulations, and all administrative rules and procedures

Building

• Assist in preparing all food for the daily meal program
• Pack lunch bags for the elementary schools and distribute using portable ovens
• Order and store ice cream, milk, napkins, straws etc.
• Daily enter all prepayments on the computer and makes additional daily entries as necessary
• Prepare cash box, open computer, and shut down/lock-up computer on a daily basis
• Cashier during all meal periods on a daily basis
• Refill condiments and clean condiment area between meal periods
• Replenish silverware and trays for each lunch period
• Assist with cleaning of the service area and the kitchen
• Oversee use and cleaning of ovens and burners
• Assist with the unpacking and storing of all supplies

Individual

• Wear appropriate clothing, plastic gloves, hair cover etc.
• Exhibit confidentiality in relation to students, parents and staff
• Remain current in the use of First Aid, CPR, Heimlich maneuver, EPI Pen and the AED (if required by Administration)
• Be knowledgeable of and implement the District Safety Plan

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and bending
• Ability to move freely around the building
• Exposure to noise and activity levels associated with school life

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 5:20:35 PM CST.