School Kitchen Helper & Food Service Aide

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Kitchen Helper – Lee for 4 hours per day in Springfield, IL. The role supports school food service with food preparation, sanitation, and record-keeping. Immediate start with 194 school days a year and a $17.74 hourly wage.

Candidates should have prior kitchen experience, ability to follow standardized recipes, and willingness to learn POS systems; certification in food sanitation or ability to obtain it during probation is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker.
• Must be willing and able to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking.
• Ability to complete production records which the Federal Guidelines require.
• Have computer experience or willingness to be trained on the Point of Sale Computer system for Food Service.
• Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification or be able to acquire a certificate within the probation period.
• Ability to cross-train and fill in when needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cooking and proper sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and meal preparation.
• Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff.
• Prepare orders of food and supplies.
• Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices.
• Be responsible for safe operation, care, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Follow proper portion control to meet nutrition and Federal guidelines.
• Maintain necessary records of meals being served.
• Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies.
• Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately. BE SAFETY MINDED
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Kitchen Helper – Lee for 4 hours per day in Springfield, IL. The role supports school food service with food preparation, sanitation, and record-keeping. Immediate start with 194 school days a year and a $17.74 hourly wage.

Candidates should have prior kitchen experience, ability to follow standardized recipes, and willingness to learn POS systems; certification in food sanitation or ability to obtain it during probation is required.