Campus Dining Food Service Specialist

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Illinois College is seeking an on‑site food service team member to support dining operations. You will prepare, present and serve meals, follow recipes, and maintain proper portion control in accordance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate ingredient handling, customer-friendly service, and adherence to sanitation and inventory procedures, with teamwork and reliability as core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Illinois College is seeking an on‑site food service team member to support dining operations. You will prepare, present and serve meals, follow recipes, and maintain proper portion control in accordance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate ingredient handling, customer-friendly service, and adherence to sanitation and inventory procedures, with teamwork and reliability as core requirements.