Food Service Aide

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc • Chicago, IL

12h • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Aide provides essential support to kitchen operations by cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using commercial dishwashing equipment or a three-compartment sink. This position also assists with trash removal, basic food preparation, stocking supplies, and maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with the Department of Public Health and all applicable food safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler Certification.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience, ideally in an institutional or early learning setting.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to operate commercial dish machines and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to transport food service carts.
• Ability to lift trays, utensils, and dishes up to 25 lbs.
• Strong sense of cleanliness, hygiene, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakfast to all classrooms. Set up coolers for all classrooms.
• Set up carts with proper dishes and food for lunch meals. Deliver lunch carts to assigned classrooms, according to schedule.
• Collect soiled dishes from assigned classrooms and return them to kitchen sanitation station, according to schedule. Return any leftover food to the kitchen for disposal. Store unused bread.
• Scrape, rinse, load, and unload dishwashers; hand-wash delicate items; sanitize all kitchenware.
• Operate dish machine A.M. and P.M. When dry, sort, cover and put clean dishes and flatware away. Complete spoon inventory after each meal.
• Safely store clean dishes, utensils, and cookware; restock supplies.
• Maintain and report issues with dishwashing machines and other small appliances.
• Clean dish machine and curtains daily; de-lime weekly.
• Maintain dish pit, floors, and surfaces to meet Board of Health standards.
• Sanitize meal delivery carts after each use.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen sanitation station.
• Complete all duties listed on the Sanitation Checklist.
• Monitor, empty, and clean trash containers.
• Clean spills and remove safety hazards promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of kitchen operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED