School Kitchen Assistant — Morning Prep & Service

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

No nights or weekends

Paid holidays

Shoe credit

401k with matching

PTO and sick time

Job summary

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC is hiring a Food Service Worker in Vernon Hills, IL. This part-time position supports daily food production in a school kitchen, handling ingredient prep, food assembly, and student meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The shift runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Previous food service experience is welcome but not required, with Serve Safe certification or the ability to obtain it upon hire.

Qualifications

• Previous food service 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 Certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to recipes and schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Label, date, and store food following safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, steam tables, knives).
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and follow HACCP procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal instructions

Reliability & punctuality

English reading/writing

Food safety awareness

Education

Serve Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC is hiring a Food Service Worker in Vernon Hills, IL. This part-time position supports daily food production in a school kitchen, handling ingredient prep, food assembly, and student meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The shift runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Previous food service experience is welcome but not required, with Serve Safe certification or the ability to obtain it upon hire.