Part-Time Food Service Aide — Child Development Center

CCC; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Richard J. Daley College is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide to support meals in the Child Development Center. You will assist staff in delivering meals to children in line with USDA, Child Care Food Program, Head Start standards, and DCFS licensing.

The role involves food preparation, serving at proper temperatures, monitoring allergies, cleaning, inventory, and collaboration with the director. Requires a high school diploma and an Illinois Food Handler's certificate; some experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Illinois approved Food Handler’s certificate required.
• One year of food services experience preferred.
• Must obtain Illinois/City of Chicago Food Service Manager certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes catered food to classrooms per USDA and Child Care Food Program meal patterns.
• Serves food at appropriate temperatures and portions, placing on tables for family-style serving.
• Monitors dietary needs and food allergies.
• Washes and sanitizes food carts, serving bowls, utensils, and dishes.
• Provides clean-up and storage for sanitary conditions and safe environment.
• Assists Director with inventory and storage of supplies.
• Disposes of used paper goods and food items with health/sanitation in mind.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Diversity awareness

Following instructions

Initiative

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Illinois approved Food Handler’s certificate

Food Service Manager certificate within 90 days

Job description

Richard J. Daley College is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide to support meals in the Child Development Center. You will assist staff in delivering meals to children in line with USDA, Child Care Food Program, Head Start standards, and DCFS licensing.

The role involves food preparation, serving at proper temperatures, monitoring allergies, cleaning, inventory, and collaboration with the director. Requires a high school diploma and an Illinois Food Handler's certificate; some experience