School Cafeteria Cook & Prep Specialist

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 in Illinois seeks a Cafeteria Cook to support daily meal preparation for students. The role involves cooking and serving food under supervision, following approved menus, and helping keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in oven and stove work, baking, and prep tasks in large quantities. This is a non-exempt position in a school setting requiring basic math, a fingerprint background check, and a preferred high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass fingerprint background check.
• One year of quantity food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in large quantities.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and equipment.
• Clean kitchen, utensils and serving areas as required.
• Assist in inventory control and requisitioning of supplies.
• Follow approved menus and recipes and measure ingredients accurately.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service equipment

Basic arithmetic

Follow recipes

Oral/written directions

Teamwork

Nutrition/safety training

Experience in quantity food prep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 in Illinois seeks a Cafeteria Cook to support daily meal preparation for students. The role involves cooking and serving food under supervision, following approved menus, and helping keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in oven and stove work, baking, and prep tasks in large quantities. This is a non-exempt position in a school setting requiring basic math, a fingerprint background check, and a preferred high school diploma.