Food Service Worker, Part-Time 3.5 hours

Job Title: Food Service Worker Part-Time
Reports to: Food Service Director
Terms and Conditions: Part-time 10:00am - 1:30pm Monday thru Friday
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $18.64 per hour
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OPRF WHO WE ARE

Oak Park and River Forest High School or OPRF is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park IL a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses a variety of programs for students with special needs 103 clubs and activities and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network and our school is racially and economically diverse with about 48% of our 3300 students identifying as African-American Hispanic multiracial or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students and who value student voice in education. As a school we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. OPRFs goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity leadership at all levels innovation a focus on professional and curriculum development and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Position Summary:
The Part-Time Food Service Employee supports the daily operation of the high school cafeteria by providing excellent customer service to students and staff while maintaining a clean safe and efficient food service environment. Responsibilities include food service preparation cashiering station setup and breakdown cleaning and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately process student and staff meal purchases.
• Provide friendly courteous and efficient customer service to students staff and visitors.
• Set up serving lines and food stations prior to meal service ensuring food is properly displayed and stocked.
• Break down serving stations after meal periods including storing food properly and cleaning equipment.
• Restock food beverages utensils condiments and supplies throughout meal service.
• Assist with food preparation portioning and packaging as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen serving areas dining areas and food service equipment.
• Wash dishes trays utensils and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Follow all local state and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Handle food according to established health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with receiving organizing and storing food and supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions safety concerns or inventory shortages to the Food Service Manager.
• Work collaboratively with food service staff to ensure efficient meal service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous food service cashier or customer service experience preferred but not required. Ability to operate or learn a computerized point-of-sale (POS) system. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and coworkers. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequent bending reaching stooping and repetitive hand motions. Ability to work in hot cold and wet environments typical of commercial kitchens.

Terms and Conditions:
This position supports the school calendar and typically represents a 176-day work year

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting if you have any questions please send an email to .

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer