Substitute Food Service Kitchen Helper

Applitrack; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Illinois seeks a Substitute Food Service Kitchen Helper to assist in meal prep, serving and cleanup for school breakfasts and lunches when staff are absent. You will support Food Service operations under direct supervision, helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires English fluency, ability to follow orders, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Prior food service experience and Safe Serve certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to perform duties.
• Previous experience in food service preferred.
• "Safe Serve" certification preferred.
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with meal preparation.
• Dishwashing duties.
• Wipes and cleans lunch tables.

Skills

English fluency

Follow work orders

Team coordination

Cooperative relationships

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Job description

Substitute Food Service Kitchen Helper

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Specialist, performs general meal prep, serving, dish washing, and cleanup duties for school breakfasts and lunches when Food Service staff are absent.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with meal preparation.
• Dishwashing duties.
• Wipes and cleans lunch tables.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with Point of Sale duties when needed due to absences.
• Light cleaning of lunchroom area.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use of commercial dishwasher, disposal, and kitchen appliances/tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including required hair covering.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to help coordinate kitchen responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in commercial kitchen and school building environments.
• Exposure to kitchen chemicals andsolvents.

Qualifications Profile:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in food service preferred
• "Safe Serve" certification preferred
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status & Compensation:

Non-exempt, $19.33