Kitchen Helper - Lee
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Cook & Chef, Food & Beverage
Springfield School District 186 Food Service Department
- Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps
- Lee – 4 hrs.
Springfield School District 186 Food Service Department
- Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Job DetailsJob : 5948461
Final date to receive applications: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionHOURS PER DAY: Varies
DAYS PER YEAR: 194
DESIRABLE AREAS OF COMPETENCE:
Previous experience as a kitchen helper or substitute worker. Must be willing and able to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to complete production records which the Federal Guidelines require. Have computer experience or willingness to be trained on the Point of Sale Computer system for Food Service. Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification or be able to acquire a certificate within the probation period.
Ability to cross-train and fill in when needed. Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The job requires endurance in standing throughout the day, pushing and pulling kitchen equipment, and being able to bend, twist, and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to pass an agility test provided by the district.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a high standard of cooking and proper sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and meal preparation.
- Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff.
- Prepare orders of food and supplies.
- Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices.
- Be responsible for safe operation, care, and maintenance of all equipment.
- Follow proper portion control to meet nutrition and Federal guidelines.
- Maintain necessary records of meals being served.
- Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies.
- Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately. BE SAFETY MINDED
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.74 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Food Service
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Office of Human Resources
- 3063 Fiat Ave
- Springfield, Illinois 62703
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