School & Kitchen Support

The Gardner School • Lombard, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The School & Kitchen Support position at The Gardner School of Yorktown supports the school’s kitchen and other areas as needed. The role maintains inventory and places weekly food and supply orders; prepares and cooks meals according to approved menus; ensures food is cooked and served at the correct temperature; washes dishes; and keeps the kitchen clean, sanitized, and organized. The position follows state and federal food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines and requires knowledge of dietary allergies. The employee may also help in classrooms and other school areas as needed, and is expected to maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The role requires previous food preparation and cooking experience, including large-volume cooking; strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations; communication, time-management, multitasking, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills; and the physical ability to bend, squat, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, a current SafeServe certification or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver’s license. They must enjoy working with young children, pass a criminal background check, and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The posted pay range is $15.00–$17.50, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, other benefits to fit individual needs, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a childcare tuition discount for toddlers and up, paid time off, and holidays off. The posting notes no late nights or weekends.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.
• Previous food preparation and cooking experience, including large-volume cooking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to bend, squat, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current SafeServe certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Valid driver's license.
• Enjoy working with young children.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply orders.
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus.
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen area.
• Wash dishes.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines at the state and federal levels.
• Help in classrooms and other areas of the school as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other benefits to fit individual needs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Childcare tuition discount for toddlers and up.
• Paid time off and holidays off.

What This Job Offers

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