Kitchen Helper - Lee – 4 hrs.

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Kitchen Helper – Lee for 4 hours per day in Springfield, IL. The role supports school food service with food preparation, sanitation, and record-keeping. Immediate start with 194 school days a year and a $17.74 hourly wage.

Candidates should have prior kitchen experience, ability to follow standardized recipes, and willingness to learn POS systems; certification in food sanitation or ability to obtain it during probation is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker.
• Must be willing and able to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking.
• Ability to complete production records which the Federal Guidelines require.
• 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 a certificate within the probation period.
• Ability to cross-train and fill in when needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 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 and 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.

Job description

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Kitchen Helper - Lee – 4 hrs.

Springfield School District 186 Food Service Department - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details

Job ID: 5948461
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS PER DAY: Varies

DAYS PER YEAR: 194

DESIRABLE AREAS OF COMPETENCE:

Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker. Must be willing and able to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to complete production records which the Federal Guidelines require. 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 a certificate within the probation period. Ability to cross-train and fill in when needed. Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a 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 and 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.74 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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