School Cafeteria Food Service Associate - Part-Time, No Evenings

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal daily

Shoe Credit (Shoes for Crews)

Annual holidays

401k with Matching

Discount on Event Spaces and Catering

Job summary

The Food Service Worker position at QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC in West Chicago, IL supports daily food production in a school kitchen serving students. You will prepare ingredients, assemble meals, serve students, and maintain a clean, safe workspace as part of a team.

This part-time role follows the Woodridge SD 68 calendar, starting in August, with Monday–Friday 8am–1pm shifts and no nights, weekends, or holidays. Ideal candidate is reliable and energetic.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, restaurant, cafeteria experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Serve Safe Certified or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HAACP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Instruction following

English proficiency

Food service basics

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

The Food Service Worker position at QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC in West Chicago, IL supports daily food production in a school kitchen serving students. You will prepare ingredients, assemble meals, serve students, and maintain a clean, safe workspace as part of a team.

This part-time role follows the Woodridge SD 68 calendar, starting in August, with Monday–Friday 8am–1pm shifts and no nights, weekends, or holidays. Ideal candidate is reliable and energetic.