School Cafeteria Assistant & Cook - 7-Hour Day

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance for

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization in Kirk School, Palatine, IL, seeks a Cafeteria Assistant/Cook to support daily food service operations for students. The role involves assisting the Food Service Manager, preparing breakfasts and lunches, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in accordance with the National School Lunch Program.

This 10-month, non-exempt position offers a 7-hour workday with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and participation in the

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and interact with students and staff.
• Ability to move about the cafeteria and kitchen.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 30 pounds.
• Food service training and sanitation certification preferred.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Service Manager in all aspects of cafeteria operation.
• Assist daily in the preparation and service of breakfasts and lunches for students.
• Maintain high quality standards in all meals produced.
• Prepare meals following approved recipes per National School Lunch Program guidelines.
• Produce adequate quantities of product as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• Follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures at all times.
• Portion foods accurately per NSLP guidelines.
• Assist in determining production quantities and ordering supplies.
• Plan and organize work for the department.
• Assist in training employees in quality production.
• Assist in preparation, service and cleanup of special functions.
• Maintain good public relations with students and staff by being friendly and helpful.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Mobility in cafeteria

Lifting 30 lbs

Decision making

Food service training

Education

Food Service Sanitation Certification

Job description

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization in Kirk School, Palatine, IL, seeks a Cafeteria Assistant/Cook to support daily food service operations for students. The role involves assisting the Food Service Manager, preparing breakfasts and lunches, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in accordance with the National School Lunch Program.

This 10-month, non-exempt position offers a 7-hour workday with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and participation in the