Food Service Worker - CHSD218 Alan B. Shepard HS

Whitsons Culinary Group•Palos Heights, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff at Alan B. Shepard High School. The role helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and supports students’ health and learning as part of a school nutrition team. Work is performed primarily in a kitchen and storage setting, with a moderate-to-loud noise level. The position is advertised with Monday–Friday hours and no nights or weekends, and family-friendly hours ending by mid-afternoon. The posting also notes that the role may require extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends, and possible travel to other work sites. No experience is needed, and training is provided. Some experience is helpful. The position offers competitive pay of $15.40 per hour, opportunities for growth, medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Speak and read English.
  • A positive attitude and team spirit.
  • Reliability and attention to cleanliness.
  • Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
  • Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds or more.
  • Frequently stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, and controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to see in dimly lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.

Nice To Haves

  • Food Handling certification is preferred but not required.
  • Some experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
  • Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Help create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience.
  • Work as part of the school food service team.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for growth
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