Part-Time School Cafeteria Cook: Safe, Nutritious Meals

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rantoul City Schools is hiring a part-time 4-hour-per-day cafeteria cook for the 2026/27 school year. Under supervision, the cook will assist in preparing and serving meals to students and staff in compliance with nutritional standards, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires HACCP compliance and a focus on polite, respectful service. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.
• Ability to read and follow multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of hot and/or cold items using standardized recipes.
• Follow safety, sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Determine quantities for menu items and follow portion controls.
• Serve students, staff and parents politely and respectfully.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen, equipment and storage areas.

Skills

Follow recipe instructions

HACCP knowledge

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Reading and basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Rantoul City Schools is hiring a part-time 4-hour-per-day cafeteria cook for the 2026/27 school year. Under supervision, the cook will assist in preparing and serving meals to students and staff in compliance with nutritional standards, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires HACCP compliance and a focus on polite, respectful service. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of