School Cafeteria Cook - 7-Hour, Fresh Meals & Safety

JW Eater Jr. HIgh; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Eater Junior High in Rantoul, IL is seeking a cafeteria cook to assist in the preparation and serving of student and staff meals in accordance with nutritional standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitary conditions, and use Skyward for attendance and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.
• Demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to perform basic math, read and follow instructions and understand multi-step written & oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines and demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers & supervisors.
• Maintain high standard of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold food menu items following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Satisfactorily perform safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Accurately determine quantity of a particular food item to prepare.
• Follow portion control and proper serving size instructions per menu.
• Politely and respectfully serve students, staff & parents.
• Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition in compliance with current health standards.
• Clean dishes, small & large equipment as per cleaning schedule rotation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to lead cook for the purpose of repair or replacement.
• Inform Lead Cook as soon as possible if you will be absent, secure personnel replacement and enter information into Skyward within 1 day of the absence or immediately upon your return to work.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Maintain a respectful working relationship with co-workers and other employees.
• Attend & comply with all in-service training, workshops, mandated testing for the purpose of staying current on information required to perform job duties.
• Regular & dependable work attendance.
• Ability to use Skyward and e-mail.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor, Principal, Superintendent and/or the Board of Education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

JW Eater Junior High in Rantoul, IL is seeking a cafeteria cook to assist in the preparation and serving of student and staff meals in accordance with nutritional standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid food handler certification as required by the Illinois Department of Health.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitary conditions, and use Skyward for attendance and communication.