Food Service Worker

Quest Food Management Services; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

Paid time off

2 raises per school year

$500 employee referral bonus

401(k) with matching

Shoes for Crews shoe credit

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services seeks a part-time food service worker to support daily production in a school kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, assemble meals, and serve students while keeping a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable and energetic, able to work efficiently with a team to meet daily production goals and follow safety guidelines. This role offers a daytime schedule with summers off and no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• School Safe Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HACCP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Team environment

Reliability and punctuality

English language proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

The food service worker supports daily food production operations in a school kitchen that serves students.

The position is responsible for preparing ingredients, assembling food items, serving students meals, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable, energetic, and able to work efficiently as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

Schedule and Hours

This part-time position follows the Woodridge SD 68 school calendar and starts in August. Monday – Friday 8 am to 1 pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HACCP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, restaurant, cafeteria experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• School Safe Certified or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Food Service Worker Benefits

• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways.
• Work-life balance: no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and summers off.
• Free daily meal.
• Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews.
• Company paid holidays.
• 2 raises per school year (based on performance reviews).
• $500 employee referral bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals).
• Paid time off.
• Sick time after 1 year of service.
• Pay out unused sick time at the end of each school year.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefit.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Wisely Pay Card – get paid up to 2 days ahead of time.
• Discount on event spaces and catering.
• Full‑time only benefits: medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.