Food Service Aide-PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago, Daley College, is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Aide to support the Child Development Center in delivering meals to children in compliance with USDA and Child Care Food Program standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and an Illinois Food Handler’s certificate, with 1 year of related experience preferred. Training to obtain a Food Service Manager certificate within 90 days is provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Illinois approved Food Handler’s certificate required.
• One year of food services experience preferred.
• Must obtain IL/City of Chicago Food Service Manager certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass IL DCFS Background Check and medical certification for food service worker.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes catered food to classrooms in accordance with USDA/CACFP Meal Patterns.
• Serves food at appropriate temperatures and portions for family style serving.
• Monitors dietary needs and food allergies of children.
• Washes and sanitizes food carts, serving bowls and utensils, and dishes after meals.
• Maintains sanitary kitchen/serving areas and assists with housekeeping duties.

Skills

Food sanitation knowledge

Verbal communication

Diversity awareness

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service Aide - PT

Richard J. Daley College

As a City College of Chicago, Daley College offers accessible andaffordable opportunities for academic advancement, careerdevelopment, and personal enrichment. Daley College is looking fora Part Time Food Service Aide that will work at Daley College’sChild Development Center. The primary duties include assistingstaff in the delivery of meals to children in accordance with theguidelines of the USDA, Child Care Food Program, Head StartPerformance Standards and DCFS Licensing Standards. Performsrelated duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and distributes catered food to classrooms in accordancewith the USDA, Child and Adult Care Food Program MealPatterns.
• Serves food at appropriate temperatures, portioning/distributingfood into appropriate serving bowls/containers and placing ontables for family style serving.
• Monitors the dietary needs of the children and remainsknowledgeable of food allergies.
• Washes and sanitizes food carts, serving bowls and utensils, anddishes after meals.
• Provides clean up and storage of kitchen / serving areas tomaintain sanitary conditions and a clean and safeenvironment.
• Performs housekeeping duties as needed to support the Center’soperations.
• Assists the Director in maintaining adequate inventory and properstorage of paper supplies (i.e. paper plates/cups, bowls, plasticutensils) and snack food items.
• Disposes of used paper goods and food related items properly withspecial attention to health and sanitation standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and assigned and required trainingsessions.
• Performs related duties as needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to: Director, Child Development Center

Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• An Illinois approved Food Handler’s certificate.
• One year of food services experience preferred.
• Must obtain Illinois/City of Chicago Food Service Managercertificate within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass IL DCFS Background Check and medicalcertification for food service worker.

The following generally describes the Knowledge, Skills andAbilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within ashort period of time to successfully perform the assignedduties

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Knowledge of food sanitation requirements and kitchen equipmentsafety
• Knowledge and application of personal hygiene expectations andpractices
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions

Equipment

• Standard kitchen and catering equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. on a frequent basis.

Worker Characteristics

• Initiative – Demonstrate willingness to take on responsibilitiesand job challenges
• Attention to Detail – Pay careful attention to detail andthoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, anddependability and fulfill obligations.

The starting salary for this position is $17.05 hourly. The ratepaid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salaryscale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: 17.05