School Cafeteria Cook & Service Lead

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance

Retirement plan (Illinois Municipal)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization seeks a Cafeteria Assistant/Cook at Kirk School to assist in cafeteria operations and meal service for students. This role supports breakfast and lunch preparation, ensures quality, and follows NSLP guidelines.

Position includes training and teamwork with staff. The 7-hour workday is paired with benefits such as insurance options, retirement contributions, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
• Ability to physically move about the cafeteria and kitchen.
• Ability to repetitively lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures.
• Food Service training and experience preferred.
• Food Service and Sanitation certification.

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 standardized recipes in accordance with 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 in accordance with the National School Lunch Program guidelines.
• Assist the Food Service Manager in determining production quantities and ordering supplies.
• Plan and organize work for the department.
• Assist in training employees assigned to work in the area, in quality production.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and clean-up of special functions.
• Maintain good public relations between the cafeteria, students, and staff, by treating customers in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Practice safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act a positive role model for students.
• Develop excellence in food service for students.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Physical stamina

Decision making

Education

Food Service certification

Sanitation certification

Job description

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization seeks a Cafeteria Assistant/Cook at Kirk School to assist in cafeteria operations and meal service for students. This role supports breakfast and lunch preparation, ensures quality, and follows NSLP guidelines.

Position includes training and teamwork with staff. The 7-hour workday is paired with benefits such as insurance options, retirement contributions, and employee assistance programs.