FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time only)

Job summary

A dining services company is seeking Food Service Workers for both full-time and part-time roles at their Aurora, IL location. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving customers, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The ideal candidate will have some prep cooking experience and must be able to work in a dynamic environment. This position offers competitive pay between $17.00 and $18.50 per hour, and benefits including training opportunities and health insurance for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner.

Skills

Prep cooking experience

Job description

Food Service Worker (Full Time and Part Time)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring Food Service Workers for full‑time and part‑time positions at AU Res Dining Alumni Hall, 347 South Gladstone Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506.

Schedule: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (days may vary). Pay: $17.00–$18.50 per hour. Uniforms provided; holidays off; shift meals included.

Job Summary

Prepares, presents and serves food as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous prep cooking experience preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits per federal, state and local laws (including unpaid layoff during school breaks).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.