Food Service Worker - Matteson Culinary

Whitsons Culinary Group; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Paid time off

No experience needed - training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our nutrition team in Matteson, IL. The role offers family-friendly hours with a midday shift, no nights or weekends, and the chance to support healthy meals for students and staff.

You will prep, portion, and serve meals, maintain clean stations, and uphold food safety standards while contributing to a positive lunch experience for the school community. No prior experience is required—we provide training.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed.
• Food handling certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to speak and read English.

Responsibilities

• Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
• Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience.
• Work as part of a fun, energetic team.

Skills

Speak English

Read English

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Food Service Worker – Fuel the Future!
Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)

Join our nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!

What You’ll Do:

• Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
• Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience
• Work as part of a fun, energetic team

Why This Job Rocks:

• Family-friendly hours – off by mid-afternoon!
• Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off
• No experience needed – we’ll train you!
• Make a difference in health and well-being
• Supportive team atmosphere
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Reliability and attention to cleanliness
• Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules
• Enjoyment of working around children and school staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
• Paid time off

About Us:
Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!

Pay rate: $17.50/hour

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:
High School or GED

Certifications:
Food Handling certification preferred but not required

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Speak and read English
• Some experience helpful
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:
To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.
Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 5:00am - 12:30PM

Salary Target

$17.50/hour