Childcare Kitchen Assistant — Fast-Paced, Reliable, PTO

The Goddard School; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School in Springfield, IL is seeking a Kitchen/Food Service Assistant to support daily meal and snack service for our students. You’ll help keep the kitchen organized, clean, and stocked, and assist the Food Service Manager with hands-on prep and delivery to classrooms.

You’ll follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety procedures, while staying active all day. This role offers weekday hours in a friendly, supportive school environment where teamwork matters.

Qualifications

• Must meet all Illinois DCFS requirements for employment in a licensed child care center.
• Must be able to pass required background checks.
• Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Previous kitchen, food service, restaurant, school, or child care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily meal and snack preparation
• Portioning food according to age-appropriate serving sizes
• Preparing and organizing meal and snack carts for classrooms
• Delivering food and supplies to classrooms as needed
• Washing dishes, utensils, pans, carts, and other kitchen equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and kitchen areas
• Properly storing food and rotating inventory
• Assisting with receiving and putting away food and supply deliveries
• Following food safety, sanitation, and allergy procedures
• Helping maintain accurate labeling and proper food storage
• Supporting the Food Service Manager with daily kitchen needs
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen
• Following all school, DCFS, health department, and food safety requirements
• Assisting with other school needs as assigned

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Food safety

Team player

Job description

The Goddard School in Springfield, IL is seeking a Kitchen/Food Service Assistant to support daily meal and snack service for our students. You’ll help keep the kitchen organized, clean, and stocked, and assist the Food Service Manager with hands-on prep and delivery to classrooms.

You’ll follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety procedures, while staying active all day. This role offers weekday hours in a friendly, supportive school environment where teamwork matters.