Kitchen Helper at Southern View (5 hours a day)

SOUTHERN VIEW ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal & Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Life insurance

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Southern View Elementary School is seeking a part‑time Kitchen Helper to support daily food service operations at the Springfield, IL campus. The role requires following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with meal preparation and inventory.

The candidate should have prior kitchen experience, ability to handle POS systems, and be able to complete production records as required by Federal guidelines. Sanitation certification or timely acquisition is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker.
• Willing to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking.
• Able to complete production records as required by Federal Guidelines.
• Have computer experience or willingness to be trained on the Point of Sale Computer system for Food Service.
• Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification or acquire certificate within probation period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of cooking and proper sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and meal preparation.
• Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff.
• Prepare orders of food, supplies.
• Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices.
• Be responsible for safe operation, care and maintenance of all equipment.
• Follow proper portion control to meet nutrition and Federal guidelines
• Maintain necessary records of meals being served.
• Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies.
• Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately, BE SAFETY MINDED
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Computer literacy

Following recipes

Record keeping

Education

Food Service Sanitation Certification

Tools

POS System

Job description

Kitchen Helper at Southern View (5 hours a day)

Springfield School District 186 Southern View Elementary School - Springfield, Illinois

This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186.

Job Details

Job ID: 5923683

Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Kitchen Helper

LOCATION: Southern View Elementary School

DAYS PER YEAR: 194

HOURS PER DAY: 5 hrs

DESIRABLE AREAS OF COMPETENCE:

Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker. Must be willing and capable of following standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to complete production records which are required by the Federal Guidelines. Have computer experience or willingness to be trained on the Point of Sale Computer system for Food Service.

Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification or be able to acquire certificate within probation period. Ability to cross train and fill in when needed. Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines.

Southern View Position requires a Food Service Manager's Sanitation Certification or acquire one within 30 days.

Physical demands:

The job requires endurance in standing throughout the day, pushing and pulling kitchen equipment, being able to bend, twist and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to pass an agility test provided by the district.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain high standard of cooking and proper sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and meal preparation.
• Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff.
• Prepare orders of food, supplies.
• Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices.
• Be responsible for safe operation, care and maintenance of all equipment.
• Follow proper portion control to meet nutrition and Federal guidelines
• Maintain necessary records of meals being served.
• Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies.
• Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately, BE SAFETY MINDED
• Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE/OPEN UNTIL:

September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM

APPOINTMENT DATE:

Upon Board Approval

SALARY: $17.74 per hour or Applicable Step, (2026-2027 Salary Schedule)

BENEFITS: Personal & Sick Leave - Medical Insurance - Life insurance - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - Paid Holidays as per negotiated agreement

SELECTION PROCESS: Application and Selection per Local 15 contract

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.74 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]