Residential Kitchen Helper

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every

8 Paid Sick Days

5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness; Tu it

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is seeking a Residential Counselor to prepare and serve nutritious meals for youth in a residential setting and to assist with light cleaning in common areas. You will work with a strengths-based, youth-focused approach, ensuring compliance with health department, Child Nutrition Program, food safety, sanitation, and agency guidelines.

Typical day includes coordinating with the Food Service Supervisor, preparing dinners, serving meals, maintaining

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Food Handler's Certification or Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification or obtain within 30 days of employment (Preferred).
• 1 year institutional cooking experience (Preferred).
• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain an insured vehicle and have at least three years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to youth in a residential setting.
• Provide light cleaning support in designated common areas.
• Follow health department, nutrition program and agency guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation, record temperatures and logs.
• Assist with menu adherence and youth meal accommodations.
• Order food quantities when supervisor is absent.
• Document records and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Food Service

Sanitation

Inventory Mgmt

Youth-focused approach

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Certification

Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification

Driver's license

Job description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Financial Incentives:

• Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Salary:

Starting at $18.00 an hour (Non-exempt)

About the Position:

Prepare and serve nutritious meals to youth in a residential setting and provide light cleaning support in designated common areas. Perform all duties using a strengths-based, youth-focused approach and in compliance with health department, Child Nutrition Program, food safety, sanitation, and agency guidelines.

A Typical Day as a Residential Counselor:

• Promptly communicate food service needs, safety concerns, inventory updates, and required youth meal accommodations to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Prepare dinners and occasional breakfasts in a respectful, youth-focused manner.
• Set up and clean up meal areas before and after meals.
• Help serve meals while supporting a strength-based mealtime environment.
• Model respectful communication and encourage healthy food choices with youth.
• Follow approved menus, portion sizes, and meal components to meet Child Nutrition Program guidelines.
• Record food temperatures and monitor hot and cold holding requirements.
• Report food safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation through handwashing, safe food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and routine cleaning.
• Receive, store, label, date, rotate, and dispose of food according to food safety procedures.
• Order correct food quantities when the Food Service Supervisor is absent.
• Maintain assigned records, including temperature logs, production records, substitutions, inventory notes, and sanitation documentation.
• Follow documented directions for special diets, allergies, and meal modifications.
• Complete required food safety, sanitation, nutrition program, and agency training.
• Perform light cleaning in designated common hallways, staff office areas, public restrooms, and stairwells, including wiping fixtures and restocking supplies.
• Perform other assigned duties related to food service or light cleaning support in designated facility areas.

Location:

260 E Queenwood Road Morton, IL

Work Hours:

Schedule is Monday thru Friday 11am to 6pm with some flexibility

Does the Following Apply to You?

• HS diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Food Handler's Certification or Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification or obtain within 30days of employment (Preferred)
• 1 year institutional cooking Experience (Preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience