Kitchen Assistant

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, IL is seeking a dependable Kitchen Assistant to support the dining program for youth and staff. In collaboration with the kitchen team, you’ll help prepare, serve, and clean up meals in a residential setting, following established safety and sanitation guidelines.

The ideal candidate is 21 or older with a High School diploma and a Food Service Sanitation Certificate, and must pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals for youth and staff in a residential setting.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure timely meal service and adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, IL—an organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where young people can learn, heal, and grow—is seeking a dependable and experienced Kitchen Assistant.

In collaboration with the kitchen team, this Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals for youth and staff within our residential treatment facility and school programs, in accordance with established standards and guidelines. The typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable and efficient team member with a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. This position requires knowledge of public health regulations, as well as experience with bulk food preparation, proper storage, and food distribution.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Service Sanitation Certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

We offer our employees the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Garner Health & Paytient Card — Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

We also offer our employees a professional PSLF resource, SavvyFi, to help navigate the loan forgiveness process.

We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Food Service Sanitation License

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IL Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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