FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Will train!

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Community High School District in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a Food Service Worker/Cashier for full-time and part-time shifts. The role includes cashiering, food prep, sanitation, and delivering customer service in a school cafeteria environment.

Pay is $16.50–$17.50 per hour with training provided. Schedule appears Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–1:30 pm, and flexibility noted during interviews. This role involves daily interaction with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Prior cashier and food service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, seeding fruits and vegetables; weighs and measures ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator following safety standards.
• Stores foods in designated areas in accordance with wrapping, dating, and food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Serves customers efficiently following outlined steps of service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Performs sales transactions: enters sales, makes change, accepts card payments, issues receipts.
• Follows standard procedures for issuing cash refunds; responsible for cash drawer compliance with overage/shortage standards.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining service area cleanliness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cashier experience

Food service experience

Job description

Job Summary

Full-time and part-time Food Service Worker/Cashier position at Community High School District, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The role includes cashiering duties and general food service work, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring customer service.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Community High School District, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515


• Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedules, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm (specifics discussed during interview)


• Pay: $16.50 – $17.50 per hour


• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available


• Perks: Will train!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, seeding fruits and vegetables; weighs and measures ingredients.


• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator following safety standards.


• Stores foods in designated areas in accordance with wrapping, dating, and food safety and rotation procedures.


• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.


• Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.


• Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.


• Serves customers efficiently following outlined steps of service.


• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.


• Relays relevant information to supervisor.


• Performs sales transactions: enters sales, makes change, accepts card payments, issues receipts.


• Follows standard procedures for issuing cash refunds; responsible for cash drawer compliance with overage/shortage standards.


• Replenishes condiments, beverages, and general supplies while maintaining service area cleanliness.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior cashier and food service experience in a fast‑paced environment required.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)


• Medical (full‑time only)


• Dental (full‑time only)


• Vision (full‑time only)


• Life Insurance/AD (full‑time only)


• Disability Insurance (full‑time only)


• Commuter Benefits (full‑time only)


• Employee Assistance Program (full‑time only)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full‑time only)

Additional Information

Because this position requires work in an educational facility, periods when the company does not require work (e.g., school breaks) may be unpaid and considered temporary layoff. Work year‑round may be required, potentially at a different location.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly.