Contingent Food Service Worker

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a part-time cafeteria worker to prepare and serve food, operate the cash register, and maintain a clean, compliant cafeteria. You will provide strong customer service and handle monetary transactions with accuracy, while adapting to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and proven customer service skills, plus the ability to learn new software and perform duties efficiently in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for diverse individuals.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software; ability to learn new programs.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and handle monetary transactions.
• Prepare and serve food per instructions; assist with food prep.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary cafeteria per state health standards.
• Stock food items after deliveries.
• Run daily reports and balance cash drawer with register tape.
• Maintain positive customer service and friendly demeanor.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Provide backup support for coworkers during busy periods.

Skills

Customer service

Organizing work

Interpersonal interaction

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Flexible

Rate of Pay:

This is a part-time contingent position with the following pay rate per hour: $15.90

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

An employee in this contingent classification performs work of routine difficulty preparing and serving food. The position is temporary in nature and is assigned based on operational needs. Work is distinguished by the ability to provide a high level of customer service. Immediate supervision is received from the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2. Working skills in customer service.
• 3. Working skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• 4. Working skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• 5. Working skills in verbal and written communication.
• 6. Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
• 7. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

N/a

Essential Duties:

• 1. Operate cash register and handle monetary transactions.
• 2. Prepare food per instructions and assist with food prep work.
• 3. Maintain a clean and sanitary cafeteria, adhering to State of Illinois Department of Public Health standards and regulations.
• 4. Stock food items after deliveries.
• 5. Run daily reports and balance cash drawer to register tape on a daily basis.
• 6. Maintain positive customer service.
• 7. Maintains required training, licensure and/or certifications
• 8. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
• 9. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• 10. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
• 11. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality

Other Duties:

• 1. Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
• 2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual Acuity:

General observations

Work Environment:

Very loud noise

Environmental Conditions:

Close quarters

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.