Substitute Cook/Server (Whitsons formerly Arbor Mgmt)

Position Type:Support Staff/Food ServiceDate Posted:6/20/2025Location:DistrictDistrict:Beecher Cmty Unit SD 200-UCOOK/FOOD SERVICE WHITSONS (formerly Arbor Mgmt)working at Beecher Comm. Unit School District 200UPart-Time, appx. 176-days, appx. 4/hours daily, commencing annually in AugustNumber of Positions available: 1HOW TO APPLY:www.arbormgt.com/careers/Sharon Soto, Arbor Regional Manager708-337-0365 or email ssoto@arbormgt.comPOSITION SUMMARY:The Food Service Supervisor, employed by Arbor Management, is responsible for the nutritional integrity of meals served to all students of the district. Responsible for managing the Food Service Program and adhering to all regulatory requirements set by the National School Lunch Program and USDA. Provide hands-on leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standard expectations are met. Responsible for menu planning, preparation of meals, maintaining accurate inventories and food safety and HACCP guidelines, screening, hiring, staffing, staff training and development, evaluating requirements. Maintain open communication with students, faculty and the community, and other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Illinois Food Service Sanitation CertificationValid driver's license ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work cooperatively with the cooks, assisting with meal prep in the building of assignmentReport to work on time and is not absent frequentlyMaintain accurate records compliant with all local, state and federal guidelinesFollow requirements specified in the National School Lunch Program and USDAComplete annual training per the requirements of the ISBE, ROE, NSLP and USDAPositively promote the child nutrition program and communicate well with parents, students, staff and the communityParticipate in meetings, district menu planning, School Wellness Advisory Boards, in-service training, workshops, professional developmentMaintain work place confidentialityFollow established rules and policiesEnsure in preparation of food assuring high quality, taste, appearance and displayPractices and personal hygiene, dress code, HACCP and safety standards throughout the operationEnsures work is completed in an efficient and safe manner producing high quality resultsReads and understands how to follow recipes and adjust yield amountsCook, serve and cashier during meal service as directed by the Food Service DirectorPrepare food according to food safety plan and manufacturer's instructionsMaintain accurate daily production records and records on timeFollow procedures for cash handling and bank depositsEnsure planned menus are followedEnsure lunch meal counts are accurate to minimize food wasteUpdate daily milk inventory log, freezer/cooler equipment logs, food temperature logsMaintain sanitation requirements for equipment, storage areas, food preparation and serving areas in compliance with health department regulationsMonitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe and sanitized working environmentAttend on the job training including efficient use of all equipment, safety, weights and measureAttend annual Civil Rights and CPR training, and other required trainingsPerform all work duties including food preparation, serving, cashier and clean up as neededBecome knowledgeable in POS system/softwareEnsure that meals are ready to serve at the time(s) establishedMaintain a good working and professional environmentPractice and ensure a helpful and pleasant attitude, use professional demeanor when dealing with conflictEnsure uniform shirt, hair net and rubber sole non-slip shoes are worn at all timesReact to change productivelyPlan promotions and marketing events to promote nutrition education and increase participationOther duties as assigned SKILLS REQUIRED: Excellent organizational skillsKnowledge of methods and materials used in the preparation, serving and transporting of foodAbility to read and comprehend instructions, printed and email correspondenceAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers accuratelyAbility to perform these operations using units of money, weight and volumeAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructionsAbility to problem solve effectively PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described below 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.Requires prolonged standingRequires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy objects or materialsRequires stooping, bending and reachingMust regularly lift and or move up to a minimum of 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsMust work in noisy and crowded environmentsMust work in and around fumes and odorsMust maintain appropriate levels of personal hygieneMust work with gas and electrical appliancesMust work with dishwashing liquids and powders, solvents and other cleaning chemicalsMust work with materials of intense heat or extreme coldVision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described below 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.Requires frequent exposure to extreme heat and extreme coldRequires occasional walking on or around slippery surfacesRequires occasional work in outside weather conditionsMust be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraintsMust be able to interact positively with the public and other workersMust work in noisy and crowded environments as the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately highThis position has a greater than average risk to minor injuries such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job. Additional duties may be assigned.