Cafeteria Assistant

Catholic Diocese of Peoria•Bloomington, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Catholic High School is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year. The role helps prepare and serve food to approximately 400 students, faculty, and staff in a courteous, timely, service-oriented manner. The work is typically fast-paced and requires handling multiple responsibilities and completing reports and documents accurately and promptly. Duties may also include setting up and taking down for service, washing dishes, and cleaning and maintaining the kitchen after it closes for the day. The regular schedule is during the school day, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The employee may be asked to work evenings and weekends for special events. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. A food safety license is preferred but not required; employees without one are recommended to complete a food safety course within one year of hire. The position pays $16.00 per hour for the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills.
Basic understanding of food safety practices and regulations, including food storage, food preparation, cleaning, and sanitizing methods.
Attention to detail, including safe food preparation, proper labeling, portion control, and keeping a workstation organized, stocked, and clean.
Ability to work collaboratively with cafeteria workers and volunteers.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods and withstand heat, cold, and steam.

Nice To Haves

Food safety license; if not held at hire, completing a food safety course within one year of hire is recommended.

Responsibilities

Monitor facility condition and maintain the cleanliness of the facility and surfaces.
Serve meals to students, faculty, and staff as directed by the cafeteria manager and school administration.
Prepare food items using available ingredients.
Maintain food stocks, prepare food items for storage, and help order and stock new supplies as needed.
Complete reports and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
Set up and take down for service or special events as needed.
Wash dishes and clean and maintain the kitchen after it closes for the day.
Communicate and collaborate with cafeteria staff, students, faculty and staff, parents, and volunteers.