SUBSTITUTE - School Cafeteria Worker

Central School District 51; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Central School District 51 is seeking a substitute cafeteria worker in Washington, Illinois. This role involves performing various kitchen-related tasks as assigned, ensuring sanitation and safety standards, and requires a high school diploma or GED. The hourly rate for the 2024-25 school year ranges from $15.50 to $16.00. Candidates should also be able to lift 30 lbs and must pass a fingerprint-based background check. Regular attendance and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Experience in school food service preferred.
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs kitchen related tasks assigned by the food services director.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Communicates attendance with food services director.
• Completes Epi-Pen training provided by the school nurse.

Skills

Lift a minimum of 30 lbs

Experience in school food service

Excellent communication

High work ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This posting is for a substute cafeteria worker. Duties in the cafeteria may vary and employment will be on an as needed basis.

Hourly Rate 2024-25 SY: $15.50-16.00

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Experience in school food service preferred.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO: Food Services Director

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs kitchen related tasks as assigned by the food services director. Tasks may include assisting cook, washing tables and/or dishes, and assisting with cafeteria tasks as needed.
• Applies knowledge of the Illinois Administrative Code of Public Health and maintains a high standard of sanitation and safety and ensure all problems are corrected if any.
• Practices a high level of work ethics and excellent communication.
• Reports student discipline issues to the food services director or certified staff member on duty.
• Maintains a good attendance record and communicates absences with the food services director.
• Practices good personal hygiene and follows sanitation and safety procedures as set by the food services director.
• Completes Epi-Pen training provided by the school nurse.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.