Food Service Worker (part-time)

Food Service Worker (part-time) McHenry Community High School District 156 Upper Campus - McHenry, Illinois Job Details

Job ID:

5787232

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2026 Job Description

Start:

08/11/2026

Terms of Employment:

Responsible To:

Director of Food Services and Food Services Manager

Level:

Food Service Level 1

Location:

Upper Campus

Daily Schedule:

8:30 am - 2:00 pm Hours per

Day:

5.5

Calendar:

170 Day / School Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)

Benefits:

Eligible for paid sick leave as identified in District Board Policy. IMRF participation is required if the employee works 600 or more hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Enjoy working with a team. Dependable individual with the ability to take direction. Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations. Maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor during periods of high activity. Candidate must be able to apply initiative when necessary. Strong communication skills to develop relationships with co-workers, students, and other staff members. Food Service workers working more than 20 hours per week must complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education and food service workers working less than 20 hours per week must complete at least 4 hours of annual continuing education and training in order to meet USDA professional standards requirement. (This training is in addition to the food safety training required for the first year of employment.) Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities:

Assist students with purchases within the cafeteria. Maintain a point-of-sale system with an on-point daily register. Maintain high visibility during lunch periods. Adhere to not "overly identifying" NSLP students. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Food Services Director.

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Must be able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly. Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors. Must maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene. Must follow district guidelines for professional food service dress code. Must comply with state health and sanitation guidelines. Must be able to work with electrical and gas appliances. Must be able to work with dishwashing liquids and powders, solvents, and other cleaning chemicals. Must be able to work with materials of intense heat or extreme cold.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$16 Per Hour