General Kitchen Staff 2026-27 School Year

Will County School District 92; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Will County School District 92 is seeking a General Kitchen Staff for the 2026-27 school year. The role is part-time with hours 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

on days when lunch is served, at a rate of $15/hour. Responsibilities include food preparation, service, and maintaining sanitation per IDPH standards. Minimum one year in quantity food service is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent is desired; willingness to obtain an IDPH Sanitation Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of quantity food service experience.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to access electronic documents.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality food production and service with timely and appropriate documentation.
• Prepares food following recipes, cools, stores and rotates food per Food Code and SOP; serves food and replenishes self-service areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, serving and dining areas, dishes and equipment; follows guidance for handling food allergies.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information.
• Performs other duties and completes annual training as required by IDPH and school district.

Skills

1 year experience in quantity food ser

Following directions

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Illinois IDPH Sanitation Certificate (willing to obtain)

Job description

General Kitchen Staff 2026-27 School Year JobID: 760

• Position Type: Food Services
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Will County School District 92
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: When Filled

General Kitchen Staff - 2026-27 School Year

Rate of Pay/Work hours: $15/hr. Part-time, work hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on school days when lunch is served.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in quantity food service desired.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner, demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, parents, coworkers and the general public.
• Knowledge of computers, ability to access electronic documents and complete required forms.
• High School diploma or equivalent highly desired.
• Holds or is willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Certificate

Duties

• Provides quality food production and service including timely and appropriate documentation.
• Prepares food following recipes, cools, stores and rotates food following Food Code and SOP, Serves food, replenishes self service areas and responds to requests from customers.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, serving and dining area, dishes, pots and pans, service carts, hoods and other items as assigned, follows guidance for accommodating food allergies.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information.
• Performs other duties as assigned, completes annual training as required by IDPH and school district.

Working Conditions

• Work normally performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria, typically assigned to a production kitchen.
• Demands of workload may be stressful with frequent peak rush periods and timeline requirements that must be met.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust, odors, noise, hazardous cleaning chemicals, and emergency situations.
• This role may have physical demands, including but not limited to lifting 50 pounds, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing

Questions may be directed to: Michelle McGuire, Director of Food Services, [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunity employer.