Cafeteria Assistant/Cook at Kirk

Title ....................................................... Cafeteria Assistant/Cook

Licensure ............................................... No License Required

Endorsement ......................................... No Endorsements Required 

Classification ......................................... Classified - 10 month 

FLSA Status .......................................... Non Exempt

Reports to .............................................. Food Service Manager/Program Administrator 

Salary Classification ............................... Food Service - Lane 1 ($17.00/hr - $18.00/hr)

Benefits .................................................. Medical, dental and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family

............................................................... Contribution to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 

............................................................... 403(b) Participation 

............................................................... Employee Assistance Program 

Reviewed/Revised ................................. 08/2023

Essential Functions: 

• Assist Food Service Manager in all aspects of cafeteria operation. 

• Assist daily in the preparation and service of breakfasts and lunches for students. 

• Maintain high quality standards in all meals produced. 

• Prepare meals following approved standardized recipes in accordance with National School Lunch Program guidelines. 

• Produce adequate quantities of product as directed by the Food Service Manager

• Follow safe and sanitary food handling procedures at all times. 

• Portion foods accurately in accordance with the National School Lunch Program guidelines. 

• Assist the Food Service Manager in determining production quantities and ordering supplies. 

• Plan and organize work for the department. 

• Assist in training employees assigned to work in the area, in quality production. 

• Report production quantities on daily production records. 

• Assist in the preparation, service, and clean-up of special functions. 

• Maintain good public relations between the cafeteria, students, and staff, by treating customers in a friendly, helpful manner. 

• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities. 

• Practice safety policies and procedures. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• 7-hour work day

Other Functions

• Act a positive role model for students. 

• Develop excellence in food service for students. 

• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO, and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma

• Eighteen years of age. 

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communication with students and staff. 

• Ability to physically move about the cafeteria and kitchen. 

• Ability to repetitively lift 30 pounds.

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures. 

• Food Service training and experience preferred. 

• Food Service and Sanitation certification