About this role
TITLE OF VACANCY: Kitchen Helper
LOCATION: Southern View Elementary School
DAYS PER YEAR: 194 HOURS PER DAY: 5 hrs
DESIRABLE AREAS OF COMPETENCE: Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker. Must be willing and capable of following standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to complete production records which are required by the Federal Guidelines. Have computer experience or willingness to be trained on the Point of Sale Computer system for Food Service. Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification or be able to acquire certificate within probation period. Ability to cross train and fill in when needed. Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines. Southern View Position requires a Food Service Manager's Sanitation Certification or acquire one within 30 days. Physical demands: The job requires endurance in standing throughout the day, pushing and pulling kitchen equipment, being able to bend, twist and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to pass an agility test provided by the district. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain high standard of cooking and proper sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and meal preparation.
• Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff.
• Prepare orders of food, supplies.
• Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices.
• Be responsible for safe operation, care and maintenance of all equipment.
• Follow proper portion control to meet nutrition and Federal guidelines
• Maintain necessary records of meals being served.
• Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies.
• Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately, BE SAFETY MINDED
• Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE/OPEN UNTIL: September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM APPOINTMENT DATE: Upon Board Approval
SALARY: $17.74 per hour or Applicable Step, (2026-2027 Salary Schedule) BENEFITS: Personal & Sick Leave - Medical Insurance - Life insurance - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - Paid Holidays as per negotiated agreement SELECTION PROCESS: Application and Selection per Local 15 contract