Part-Time Cook (Food Service)

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

Sick & personal days

Job summary

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Part-Time Cook for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves assisting in food preparation, serving meals, and supporting the breakfast program while following district procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and completion of the Illinois Sanitation Certificate within the first year. Experience with school meals and strong communication with students is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Interest in cooking and working with children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Illinois Sanitation Certificate within first year of employment.
• Successful completion of district food service test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and sanitation of prep areas, read menus, collect supplies, and operate equipment.
• Assist with breakfast program as needed.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to codes.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Assist in daily cleaning of food prep and service areas.
• Interact with Food Services Director, principal, teachers and students.
• Assist with cashier responsibilities as needed.
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and completing daily reports.
• Post lunch deposits to PowerSchool and prepare deposits.
• Interact with building administration, teachers and students.
• May cover Lead Cook when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cooking interest

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Illinois Sanitation Certificate

District food service test

Job description

Overview

Description: Part-Time Cook (3.5 hours a day each) needed for the 2025 - 26 school year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation of the day by sanitizing food preparation areas, reading menus, collecting supplies, and turning on equipment
• Assist with breakfast program as needed
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to proper codes
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Assist in daily cleaning of all food preparation and service areas (including equipment and all serving items)
• Interacts with the Food Services Director, principal, teachers and students on a regular basis
• Assist with cashier responsibilities as needed
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and completing daily reports
• Post students\' daily lunch account deposits to PowerSchool and prepare deposit
• Interacts with building administration, teachers and students on a regular basis
• May take over for Lead Cook when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Kitchen experience a plus, computer knowledge a must.

• High school diploma
• Strong interest in cooking and working with children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic math and computer skills a must
• Successful completion of district food service test
• Completion of Illinois Sanitation Certificate within first year of employment
• May require filling in for other staff within building or at another location - must provide own transportation.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

$16.28-$20.02 per hour depending on experience. This position is a union position and covered by the GPA contract.

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays
• Sick & personal days

Working Conditions

• 3.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• Cooks are paid 191 days during the school year including 8 paid holidays

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 36 pounds and to push or pull up to 100 pounds; to climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel to put away supplies; and to balance large trays. It also requires strong vision and hearing for communication with students and staff and for proper preparation of food and reading labels.

Application Procedure

Please apply online.