20 - 29 Hours | 9 Months | Side Dishes/Server - Typical hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30am to 1:15 p.m.

Provide high-quality food items and excellent customer service. Provide assistance in food preparation and service.

• Prepare and serve soups and chili, hot food items and side dishes, grill items, sandwiches, salads and condiments, and desserts following standards for portion control
• Maintain stock of items for service needs and prepare necessary foods for evening food service. Support and assist with additional stocking needs throughout department as assigned
• Monitor assigned station throughout service periods to assure that required food items are available to maximize service efficiency and minimize waste
• Keep all sundry items stocked
• Put delivered food and supplies on storage shelves in proper rotation FIFO
• Operate, clean, and sanitize kitchen machines and equipment including automatic meat slicer, mixers, steam equipment, deep fryer, ovens, grills, etc.
• Clean and organize own work stations and other kitchen areas as assigned
• Bake and portion/plate dessert items
• Support and assist with preparation of items for online orders and after hours "grab-n-go" needs
• Assist with food preparation, production, and service for special catering functions to the completion of service needs
• Friday afternoon clean up until all work is completed
• Provide list of inventory needs to Director as needed
• Assist with weekend catering functions as requested
• Provide coverage/relief for other positions, during breaks as well as in their absence when appropriately trained to perform those functions effectively
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required
• Receive and check in deliveries in absence of Director of Food Services and/or Cook
• Prepare and produce food items needed for Children's Learning Center lunch and snack menus
• Complete all cleaning assignments according to departmental procedures and regulatory agency requirements
• Perform required HACCP tracking reports daily, including food temperature logs, cooling temperature logs, etc., as assigned
• For further specifics, refer to attached task description, which is a direct part of this job description
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year in related area
• Attain/maintain Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification
• Attain/maintain Allergen and COVID-19 Awareness Certifications