School & Kitchen Support

The Gardner School • Lombard, IL

12d • $15 - $18

About The Position

The Gardner School of Yorktown is hiring a School & Kitchen Support team member to work in its state-of-the-art preschool facility. The position involves maintaining food and supply inventory, ordering supplies, preparing and cooking meals according to approved menus, and ensuring meals are safely cooked and served. The employee will maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen, wash dishes, and follow applicable food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines. The role may also provide support in classrooms and other areas of the school as needed. Candidates must have dietary allergy knowledge and enjoy working with young children. The position pays $15.00–$17.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.
• Previous experience in food preparation and cooking, 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 state and federal food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines.
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Help in classrooms and other areas of the school as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Apply knowledge of dietary allergies.

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.
• PTO and holidays off.
• No late nights or weekends.

What This Job Offers

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