Food Service Worker (part-time)

McHenry High School District 156; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry High School District 156 is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support cafeteria operations. Responsibilities include assisting students at point of sale, maintaining a daily register, and ensuring a visible presence during lunch periods.

Start ASAP. Calendar is 170-day school year; daily schedule options are 8:30 am–2:00 pm (5.5 hours) and 10:00 am–2:00 pm (4 hours). Requires teamwork and reliability, with annual training as per USDA standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Team-oriented and dependable.
• Flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
• Maintains calm and pleasant demeanor during peak activity.
• Shows initiative when necessary.
• Strong communication with coworkers, students and staff.
• Must read, understand and follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with purchases within the cafeteria.
• Maintain a point-of-sale system with an on-point daily register.
• Maintain high visibility during lunch periods.
• Adhere to not "overly identifying" NSLP students.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Food Services Director.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Communication

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Food Service Worker (part-time)

Job Description

Start:

ASAP

Terms of Employment

Responsible To: Director of Food Services and Food Services Manager

Calendar: 170 Day / School Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)

• Daily Schedule:8:30 am - 2:00 pm (5.5 hours per day) and 10:00 -2:00 pm (4 hours per day)

• Benefits: Eligible for paid sick leave as identified in District Board Policy. IMRF participation isrequired if the employee works 600 or more hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enjoy working with a team.
• Dependable individual with the ability to take direction.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations.
• Maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor during periods of high activity.
• Candidate must be able to apply initiative when necessary.
• Strong communication skills to develop relationships with co-workers, students, and other staff members.
• Food Service workers working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education and food service workers working less than 20 hours per week must complete at least 4 hours of annual continuing education and training in order to meet USDA professional standards requirement. (This training is in addition to the food safety training required for the first year of employment.)
• Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with purchases within the cafeteria.
• Maintain a point-of-sale system with an on-point daily register.
• Maintain high visibility during lunch periods.
• Adhere to not "overly identifying" NSLP students.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Food Services Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.
• Must maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene.
• Must follow district guidelines for professional food service dress code.
• Must comply with state health and sanitation guidelines.
• Must be able to work with electrical and gas appliances.
• Must be able to work with dishwashing liquids and powders, solvents, and other cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work with materials of intense heat or extreme cold.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
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