Food Service Worker - Park Forest Barack Obama School

Food Service Worker - Park Forest Barack Obama SchoolPark Forrest, IL, USARequisition Number15563LocationPark ForrestJob DescriptionSchool Food Service Worker – Fuel the Future!Monday–Friday (No Nights or Weekends!)Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!What You'll Do:Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staffSet up and clean serving stations and kitchen areasFollow food safety and sanitation proceduresCreate a positive and welcoming mealtime experienceWork as part of a fun, energetic teamWhy This Job Rocks:Family-friendly hours – off by mid-afternoon!Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers offNo experience needed – we'll train you!Make a difference in kids' health and well-beingSupportive school community and team atmosphereWe're Looking For:A positive attitude and team spiritReliability and attention to cleanlinessWillingness to learn and follow food safety rulesEnjoyment of working around children and school staffWhy Join Us?Competitive pay + opportunities for growthComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirementPaid time offAbout Us:At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can't learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!Apply today and help nourish young minds—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.Payrate $15 per hourRequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:Education:High School or GEDCertifications:Food Handling certification preferred but not requiredOther Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:Speak and read English• Some experience helpful• Be able to lift 40 pounds or morePHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:• To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.• Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, possible travel to other work sites.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work is performed primarily in kitchen and storage setting The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.Work ScheduleMon - Fri Follows School CalendarSupervisorStuart J SaucierSalary Target15.00 per hour