Food Service Worker Manhattan School District 114

Quest Food Management Services; Manhattan (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Shoe Credit

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

401k with Matching

Company Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Cafeteria Worker for Manhattan School District 114. The role emphasizes fast-paced service, customer interaction, and maintaining a clean, safe cafeteria environment.

Part-time hours align with a Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm schedule during the school year. Responsibilities include serving meals, assisting students, and following food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• No prior cafeteria/food service experience required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Food safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve food according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Greet and assist students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Assist with stocking, receiving deliveries, and organizing inventory.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient meal service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong customer service

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 40 pounds

Food safety knowledge a plus

Job description

Position Summary

Cafeteria Worker

Location: Manhattan School District 114

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, Part Time, School Schedule

We are seeking dependable, energetic, and customer-focused Cafeteria Workers to join our food service team. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized cafeteria.

Responsibilities

• Serve food according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Greet and assist students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area, and food service equipment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Assist with stocking, receiving deliveries, and organizing inventory.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient meal service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cafeteria experience is not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Knowledge of food safety practices is a plus.

Benefits

Food Service Worker I Benefits:

• As a Part or Full Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:
• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways
• Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off!
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
• Company Paid Holidays
• 2 Raises per School Year ( based on Company and Individual performance )
• $1,000.00 to $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)
• Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
• 401k with Matching
• Employee Assistance 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

There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.

Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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