School Cook - Walsh Academy - Niles, IL

Maryville Academy • Niles, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Prep Cook/ Dishwasher position at the Walsh Academy of Maryville Academy. Primarily focused on preparing and serving lunches to students and staff. This position reports to the Walsh Academy Chef. Will be responsible for assisting in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen as well as prepping, cooking and serving food in a safe manner. Pay will be prorated depending on work days remaining in the school year. Basic starting rate is $22 an hour at start of contract.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience working in professional kitchens.
• Food Handlers Permit required.
• Good Knife skills.
• Organized
• Professional Communication skills required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have passion for food and food service.

Nice To Haves

• Baking/ Pastry Experience
• Catering/ institutional cooking experience
• Food Protection Manager Certification

Responsibilities

• Assists with food preparation for lunches and any other events as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of coolers and other storage areas.
• Cleans dishes and maintains a clean and organized dish area.
• Stores and labels food properly
• Assists with serving lunch and snacks.
• Disposes garbage and recycling properly.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Checks in and properly puts away deliveries (First in, first out)
• Preforms additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef.

Benefits

• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b)
• Paid sick days.
• 9 paid holidays a year
• long term disability
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED