P/T NUTRITION SERVICES ASSISTANT (4hr) 2026-2027

Joliet Public Schools District 86•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant (Cook) prepares and cooks high-quality meals for District #86 students and staff and affiliated organizations. Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor and/or Assistant Unit Supervisor, the position also packs meals for transport, serves junior high school students and staff, performs cashier duties, cleans kitchen areas and equipment, and supports catering as required. The role is a part-time, non-exempt, nine-month bargaining-unit position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of production experience in a high-volume institutional or commercial food service operation.
Demonstrated knowledge of high-volume institutional food service recipes and production methods.
Ability to properly operate appropriate kitchen equipment.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must hold a current Will County sanitation certificate or obtain one within one year of employment.
Ability to physically perform all duties associated with the position.
Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively with a wide variety of people.
Ability to work in extreme conditions and withstand temperature fluctuations.
Ability to meet inflexible deadlines and maintain concentration and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Safely prepare and handle food, and clean and sanitize equipment and facilities.
Follow safety precautions throughout food service operations and follow required food-handling procedures.
Operate kitchen equipment and use appropriate work techniques and methods.
Prepare and cook food for junior high students, elementary students, district faculty, and contract accounts.
Prepare individual meals and pack them in insulated food transporters for delivery to elementary schools.
Prepare and serve catered events within the district.
Follow recipes and production procedures to ensure high-quality food.
Serve meals to junior high students, faculty, and staff in the school cafeteria.
Perform cashier duties as assigned, follow procedures for distributing Type A meals, and account for meal categories properly.
Maintain sanitary conditions in production and serving areas.
Perform assigned cleaning, including dishwashing, equipment cleaning, sweeping, and wet mopping.
Maintain positive customer relations with students, faculty, and staff.
Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including under stressful conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Supervisor, Assistant Unit Supervisor, Director, and/or Food Service Coordinator.