Food Service Worker M-F

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Full Time Service Workers Union School District 81, Joliet, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition

Position Summary

The food service worker supports daily food production operations in a fast-paced commissary kitchen serving local school districts.

The position is responsible for preparing ingredients, assembling food items, packaging meals, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable, energetic, and able to work efficiently as part of a team to meet daily production goals.
This position follows the school calendar and starts in August. Monday
- Friday 6am-2pm.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Prepare fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules

Wash, cut, portion, and package food products for distribution to schools

Assist with meal assembly and packaging to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met

Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines

Operate kitchen equipment including slicers, ovens, scales, and packaging equipment

Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.

Follow HAACP procedures and document food temperatures as required

Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures

Support cooks and production staff with food preparation and other duties as assigned

Work efficiently to meet production deadlines in a high-volume environment

Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications

Previous food service, restaurant, cafeteria, or commissary experience preferred but not required

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Reliable attendance and punctuality required

Serve Safe Certified or the ability to obtain certification upon hire
Must pass federal background check

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements

Ability to work in loud, fast paced kitchen environment.

Food Service Worker Benefits:

- As a Part or Full-Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways

Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off!

Free meal daily

Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews

(5) Company Paid Holidays

2 Raises per School Year (based off performance reviews)

$500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)

Paid Time Off

Sick time after 1 year of service

Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)

401k with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Wisely Pay Card – Get paid up to 2 days ahead of time

Discount on Event Spaces and Catering

Full Time Only Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits