General Cafeteria Worker - 4.0 Hours/Day

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a General Cafeteria Worker to support food service at Bottenfield Elementary. This part-time, 4.0 hours per day position is essential to meal service and student wellbeing, with interviews possible after August 31, 2026.

Candidates must complete the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Training within 30 days, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Strong communication and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Training within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience.
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Good human relations and communication skills.

Skills

Food Handler Training

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Cafeteria Worker - 4.0 Hours/Day JobID: 2842

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Staff
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Bottenfield Elementary
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Training within thirty (30) days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, squat, and lift up to thirty (30) pounds
• Good human relations and communication skills

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after August 31, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world‑class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail].