Cafeteria Assistant

Illinois Education Job Bank; Bloomington (IL); In loco; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Central Catholic High School seeks a courteous Cafeteria Assistant to support daily meal service for 400 students, faculty and staff in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred food safety license. The position may involve lifting and standing for extended periods during a 7:30am–1:30pm school day, with potential evenings for events. Total Rewards include health, dental and retirement benefits.

Competenze

• Required: high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: food safety license; if not possessed, recommended to complete food safety course within one year of hire.

Mansioni

• Monitor the condition of the facility and maintain cleanliness of facility and surfaces.
• Serve meals to students, faculty and staff members as directed by the cafeteria manager and school administration.
• Prepare food items using available ingredients.
• Maintain food stocks, prepare food items for storage, and help to order new supplies and stock as needed.

Conoscenze

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Primary Responsibilities Please note The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position

• Monitoring the condition of the facility and maintaining cleanliness of facility and surfaces
• Serving meals to students, faculty and staff members as directed by the cafeteria manager and school administration
• Preparing food items using available ingredients
• Maintaining food stocks, preparing food items for storage, and helping to order new supplies and stock as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Ahigh school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:A food safety license. Please note the Cafeteria Assistant does not need certifications or licenses to earn this position, however if a candidate does not have a food safety license, it is recommended that they will complete the food safety course within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements Walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching and lifting above the head and below the waist, twisting, pushing and pulling. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for a long period of time and withstand heat, cold and steam.

Salary/Benefits

Your Value

We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being. For the 2026-2027 school year the hourly rate is $16.00. Please note this is only one component of the Total Rewards. The package also includes:

• Tuition discount, per current Central Catholic High School student.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement savings through a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.

Additional Notes

Skills

• Communication: Effectively communicate with other cafeteria staff, students, faculty/staff and parents.
• Food safety knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety practices and regulations. He or she will be responsible for preparing and handling food that will be consumed by students. The individual should be familiar with food storage methods, food preparation techniques and proper cleaning and sanitizing methods to ensure the safety of the food they prepare.
• Attention to detail: Detail oriented and can help ensure that all of the food prepared is safe, properly labeled, and that portion sizes are used correctly, as well as keep a work station organized, stocked, and clean.
• Teamwork: Ability to be collaborative with other cafeteria workers and volunteers to prepare, serve meals, and clean to help maintain the kitchen.

About the School

Central Catholic High School offers a challenging education based on Christian principles to the Bloomington-Normal community. The institution provides a career and college preparatory curriculum that addresses the needs of all students, while integrating Catholic Christian values and moral ethics. The educational program is designed for each student to have the opportunity to realize academic excellence and personal growth. Central Catholic acknowledges parents as the primary teachers of faith and values. With their support, the administration and staff are committed to reinforcing the attitudes of Christian service, respect for life, and responsibility to one's self and the community. Opportunities to witness their faith arise through planned classroom activities as well as through extra curricular activities. The mentoring through our House System facilitates spiritual and human formation to contribute to the growth of the whole person. As a family-oriented faith community, we involve students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, alumni and parishes. Our students draw upon these resources for the necessary guidance and support to deepen their faith and become informed, contributing members of the Church and society.

Central Catholic High School is seeking a faithful, passionate, selfless, and resilient Cafeteria Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be enthusiastic about the mission of Central Catholic High School. A Cafeteria Assistant is responsible for helping to prepare and serve food to 400 students, faculty, and staff in a courteous, service-oriented, timely manner. Please note this individual will typically work in a fast-paced environment, and he or she must be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. This individual must have the ability to correctly complete reports and documents in a timely manner. A Cafeteria Assistant may also be tasked with set-up/take-down, washing dishes, and/or cleaning and maintaining the kitchen after it closes for the day. This work occurs during the school day - Monday through Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm - although the person may be asked to work evenings and weekends to prepare for special events.