Top 64 School food service Jobs in Chicago Il

Private Early Childhood School Chef ~ Food and Nutrition Specialist
Fia Mia Academy —Elmhurst, IL
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Daycare Kitchen Coordinator Prep Chef
Dandelion Nursery and Preschool —Chicago, IL
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook - Downers Grove Middle School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —Downers Grove, IL
- $19 an hour
- No weekends
- ServSafe
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Food Service Worker Part Time - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Vic. VI
Our Lady of Guadalupe School —Chicago, IL
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Elementary school
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Resume Bank
Catherine Cook School —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Middle school
- School
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Part-Time Food Service Worker (2026-27 SY)
Elementary School District 159 —Matteson, IL
- $22.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Food service experience
- Public school
- Food Handler Certification
School Nutrition Services Worker III (Part-Time)
High School District 214 —Cook County, IL
- From $21.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Public school
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Food Service Personnel II
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 —Evanston, IL
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Food service experience
Food Service Worker - Oak Lawn School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —Oak Lawn, IL
- $15 an hour
- Extended hours
- No experience needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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10d
Lunchroom Server
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 —Oak Park, IL
- $18.90 an hour
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
Daycare Cook
ABC PRESCHOOL —Chicago, IL
- $16.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Children
- In-person
- Entry level
- 401(k)
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4d
Middle School Lunch Cashier (Anticipated)
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 —Elmhurst, IL
- $17.08 an hour
- Cash register
- Food service experience
- Public school
- Paid time off
Lead Food Service Worker - Alan B. Shepard School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —Palos Heights, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- No weekends
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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School Foodservice Server - Chicago
Gourmet Gorilla Inc., —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Children
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Lunchroom Manager
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 —Oak Park, IL
- $20.28 an hour
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cafeteria Employee
Chicago Heights School District 170 —Chicago Heights, IL
- Email
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
Cook
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $36,850.29 a year
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Food Service Worker (SUB) - Franklin Park School District
Whitsons Culinary Group —Franklin Park, IL
- $15 an hour
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - 21st Century Charter School, Gary, IN
Chartwells K12 —Gary, IN
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
School Nutrition Services Worker II (Part-Time)
High School District 214 —Cook County, IL
- From $17.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Public school
- Entry level
- Kitchen

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Private Early Childhood School Chef ~ Food and Nutrition Specialist

Fia Mia Academy -
Elmhurst, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $50,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Report preparation
Confidential information handling
Computer literacy
Cooking
Research
Culinary Arts
Working with students
Food industry
Organic gardening practices
Food safety
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Food Handler Certification
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

We are looking for an exemplary chef who dares to push culinary boundaries and think outside of the box to inspire and feed the young minds of tomorrow. If you feel that your ideals align with our philosophy and ideologies below, we welcome you to apply for a position within our school.

Description: The School Chef ~ Food & Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving students and faculty, working within Safe Food Handling practices, Health Department guidelines, with the aim of providing creative, nutritional, scratch made foods with high standards and good quality at a low cost.

Responsibilities:

To prepare, cook and serve scratch-made foods to meet the need defined by the school, including meeting the meal requirements of the faculty and students and any special emergency and function catering.
Knowledgeable and exceeds USDA guidelines for nutrition.
To create nutritionally balanced and creative food menus, including a daily lunch and two daily snacks.
Order food supplies and monitor, organize, and maintain appropriate stock levels, including records of stock taking and inventory.
Knowledge of various methods of preparing, producing, cooking, heating, baking, and serving large quantities of a variety of fresh, scratch-made food.
Ensures foods taste great, are visually diverse and appealing.
Practices all statutory requirements and safe food handling according to Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and the DuPage County Health Department.
To maintain a thoroughly clean and sanitary kitchen to meet the school expectations; through daily cleaning and deep cleaning kitchen equipment, and washing and sterilizing of all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, and utensils. Weekly and monthly deep cleaning of the kitchen, staff lounge areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and mixers.
Maintain health and safety logbooks.
Promote effective waste management through composting in a zero-waste kitchen. Monitoring, and ensuring reduction and management of food waste in a zero-waste kitchen.
Operate kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, ovens, and stove tops.
Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
Maintain relationships with food vendors and purveyors.
Enhance student growth in the classroom with nutrition and food related activities.
Participate in ongoing professional development training.
Research new trends, recipes, and early childhood food initiatives to maintain best practices within the school’s food program.
Present at an annual Curriculum Night, as well as other school functions as needed, including demonstrations and food tasting sessions.
Assist the Nature Curriculum Specialist in planning and overseeing the chef's garden.
Is an integral member of the school’s Nature, Gardening, and Sustainability Committee.
Maintain positive and supportive relationships with the school, faculty, students, and families.
Be an ambassador of Fia Mia Academy both in the school and within the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Must hold a valid food sanitation license/ANSI Approved Illinois Food Manager Certification, Allergen Training and Food Handler Certification.
Hold in undergraduate degree in culinary arts or similar.
Minimum of two years kitchen experience.
Knowledgeable about early childhood food nutrition and the importance of organic foods.
Have cooking experience and enjoys working with young children.
Has excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a great sense of humor.
Basic technology skills.
Must pass State and Federal background check.
Willingness to take professional development classes.
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for own actions.
Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback to contribute to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests, builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives and support everyone's effort to succeed.
Support the schools code of ethical conduct.
Prepare and provide timely and accurate written reports, memoranda, and other statistical and narrative information as required or requested.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Have a current (No older than six months prior to hire) physical examination and TB test in addition to having a background check clearance performed.
Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood using clear communication.
Ability to life and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds; and the use of hands, arms, legs, and feet with or without corrective services to accomplish the job, including evacuation of children from the school building during emergencies.

(This information contained herein is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Application Question(s):

Do you meet the minimum requirements for this job?

License/Certification:

ANSI Approved Food Manager Certification (Preferred)
Food Allergen Training (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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school food service jobs in chicago il

Private Early Childhood School Chef ~ Food and Nutrition Specialist

Daycare Kitchen Coordinator Prep Chef

Cook - Downers Grove Middle School Nutrition

Food Service Worker Part Time - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Vic. VI

Resume Bank

Part-Time Food Service Worker (2026-27 SY)

School Nutrition Services Worker III (Part-Time)

Food Service Personnel II

Food Service Worker - Oak Lawn School Nutrition

Lunchroom Server

Daycare Cook

Middle School Lunch Cashier (Anticipated)

Lead Food Service Worker - Alan B. Shepard School Nutrition

School Foodservice Server - Chicago

Lunchroom Manager

Cafeteria Employee

Cook

Food Service Worker (SUB) - Franklin Park School District

DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - 21st Century Charter School, Gary, IN

School Nutrition Services Worker II (Part-Time)

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