Top 268 School cafeteria Jobs in Illinois

Cook III
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Highwood, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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3d
Lunchroom Supervisor
East Maine School District 63 —Niles, IL
- $29.44 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
Cafeteria Worker
Resurrection Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 - $24.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Cafeteria Worker
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 - $24.04 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
School Lunch Assistant
Taher, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Background check
- School experience
- ServSafe
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General Cafeteria Worker - 7.25 Hours/Day
Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
General Cafeteria Worker - 6.0 Hours/Day
Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
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
Cafeteria Service Worker
Joliet Township High School District 204 —Joliet, IL
- School
- Entry level
11d
CAFETERIA
Chicago Heights School District 170 —Chicago Heights, IL
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Cook County Health & Hospitals System —Chicago, IL
- $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
12d
Cafeteria Helper - 9 months (#23029)
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U —Romeoville, IL
- $21.66 an hour
- Online Application
- Current TB test
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to sit for extended periods
General Cafeteria Worker-Floating Assignment - 8.0 Hours/Day (2026-2027 School Year)
Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
School Cafeteria Food Service Worker
Just A Dash Food Service Group —Calumet City, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Cook - 6am-2pm FT Kraft cafeteria
Creative Dining Services —Champaign, IL
- $17.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Lunch/Recess Supervisor
Lincolnwood School District 74 —Lincolnwood, IL
- Classroom
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
Cafeteria Worker- Head Cook
St Mary - Dixon —Dixon, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Typing
- School
Lead Cafeteria Worker (Satellite) - 4.0 Hours/Day
Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Food service experience
Custodian
Distinctive Schools —Chicago, IL
- From $42,029 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Lunch/Recess Monitor(2 Positions Available)
Morton Grove School District 70 —Morton Grove, IL
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)

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Cook III

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC -
Highwood, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

Our Promise

Balance - Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all of our valued team members.

Meaning - Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance, and therefore, our food is fresh and made from scratch, using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.

Recognition - Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits, and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development and access to highly visible leadership.

Position Summary

Prepares and presents menu items during service of the cafeteria to Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day to day operations of the kitchen. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains line in a consistent and professional manner. Cook III will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production recipes. Expected to serve hot food and follow recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Ability to work on at least three concept stations. Assist chef/manager in placing orders with various vendors; creating cleaning and production checklists; creating new menu items and writing recipes to be approved by the chef. Assist in training Cook I and II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.
Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.
Prepare food as assigned and per directions, production sheets, standardized recipes, and time schedule.
Assist in creating daily production sheets.
Accurately assemble and present all menu items.
Follow Quest, local, State and Federal guidelines for the proper handling of food products.
Assist in the overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen. Work with other members of the kitchen as a team.
Maintain open and effective communication with others.
Prepare all items to standardized recipes according to each specific event’s needs as outlined on the menu.
Properly expand and/or divide recipes as needed to achieve proper yields.
Familiarize themselves with catering menus and master recipe indexes.
Communicate to supervisor product shortages, ordering needs and maintenance issues to maintain the level of day to day business.
Assist in the overall sanitation of the production kitchen and production facility.
Ability to work at special events when required.
Implement special recipes and menu ideas handed down by the Chef/Manager.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedule.
Ensure that all food production, storage, and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Assist with ordering all food and other supplies, monthly inventory, and maintaining par levels.
Responsible for sanitation in the kitchen, including checking to see that all equipment is working properly.
Complete all prep for the next day’s production per production sheets and recipes as assigned and as needed.
Assist in recipe training of Cook I and Cook II personnel.
Transport food and all other supplies to and from the kitchen in a sanitary manner.
Take temperatures and record them for all food.
Serve food on the hot line and prepare side orders ensuring excellent presentation and garnishing all plates.
Demonstrate ability to work on at least three concept stations and follow recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen.
Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.
Responsible for receiving and putting away all kitchen deliveries.
Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
Report to scheduled shift on time and in complete uniform as outlined in the Quest team member handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Specifications

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (certified as a Food Handler)
Ability to perform simple arithmetic as well as to understand measurements and conversions
Ability to follow recipes
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification)

Preferred:

Previous experience in the food service industry working in schools / higher education
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