Cafeteria Worker (Substitute)

Riverside School District 96; United States; On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Cafeteria Worker (Substitute) to support daily meal operations. The role requires arranging and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring proper food handling and temperature. A valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation License is required within 30 days of hire, along with a high school diploma or GED. This position involves working 3 to 4 hours daily during student attendance days, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation License within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and serve pre-packaged food items according to established procedures.
• Maintain food serving area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Track food for daily production logs.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Portion control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois Food Service Sanitation License

Job description

• Position Type: Cafeteria/ Cafeteria Worker
• Date Posted: 2/19/2026
• Location: Hauser Jr. High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Title

Cafeteria Worker (Substitute)

Terms of Employment

3 to 4 hours per day (during student attendance days, if needed)

Salary

$17.00 hourly

Benefits

Not eligible

Education/Certification/License

• Obtain a valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation License within 30 days of hire
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Responsibilities

• Arrange and serve pre-packaged food items according to established procedures and portion control standards
• Set out milk cartons for lunch on chilled areas
• Assure proper temperature of foods and record according to schedule
• Label and date open food products to ensure proper storage and rotation of food and leftovers
• Track food for daily production logs
• Maintain and report low supply of condiments, food items, and paper goods to the Food Service Manager
• Follow established health, safety and sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance
• Maintain food serving area, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition - maintain log
• Able to lift and move milk crates (up to 25lb)
• Other duties as assigned

Application Procedure

External candidates should complete the on-line application.

Internal candidates should complete the internal application.

Selection Procedure

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

NOTE

Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e., cover letters, resumes, etc. to Riverside District 96 Schools.