Food Service Assistant

Community Consolidated School District 146; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Sick Days

Personal and Bereavement Days

Job summary

Community Consolidated School District 146 is seeking a Food Service Assistant to prepare and serve quality meals to students in a quick and pleasant manner. The role supports daily kitchen operations within a school setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation. The position includes inventory tasks, cash handling, and operating kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of food service accounting activities such as balances, deposits, count sheets, and damaged item reports.
• Orders food and materials and maintains and conducts inventories.
• Endorses checks and makes bank deposits.
• Operates a computer and related software.
• Operates a variety of food preparation and service equipment.
• Performs daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
• Maintains order and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Sets up & breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, ala carte etc.).
• Counts money, completes related reports.
• Receives cash and checks for meals.
• Controls distribution of debit cards.
• Work hours are not to exceed 1000hours per school year.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Computer operation

Cash handling

Inventory management

Accounting activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Food Service Support
• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: Community Consolidated School District 146
• Dates Available: 08/26/2026

Food Service Assistant

SUMMARY

To prepare and serve quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of food service accounting activities such as balances, deposits, count sheets, and damaged item reports.
• Orders food and materials and maintains and conducts inventories.
• Endorses checks and makes bank deposits.
• Operates a computer and related software.
• Operates a variety of food preparation and service equipment.
• Performs daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
• Maintains order and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Sets up & breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, ala carte etc.).
• Counts money, completes related reports.
• Receives cash and checks for meals.
• Controls distribution of debit cards.
• Work hours are not to exceed 1000hours per school year.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving preferred.

START DATE

August 26, 2026

PAY

$15.00 an hour

BENEFITS

• Benefits: Illinois Retirement Fund (IMRF), Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt