Food Service Technician
Part-timeSchool District U-46 (Elgin, IL)
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School District U-46 (Elgin, IL) is hiring a Food Service Technician. The Food Service Technician supports the school’s Food & Nutrition Services by receiving, storing, and preparing meals while adhering to federal, state, and local nutrition program guidelines. The role provides customer service, maintains a clean workspace, operates the cash register, and documents temperature and sanitation checks.
Key focus areas include Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace, Handle all food and supplies properly, and Perform and document temperature and sanitation checks.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, and State Of Illinois Food Handler Card. Important skills include Maintain Confidentiality, Maintain Clean, Sanitary, And Organized Workspace, Proper Handling Of Food And Supplies, Maintain Accountability System, Perform And Document Temperature And Sanitation Checks, and Prepare Weekly Projections. Preferred (not required): Bilingual-Spanish/English Written, Bilingual-Spanish/English Verbal, Bilingual-Spanish/English (Written), and Bilingual-Spanish/English (Verbal).
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Position / Title: Food Service Technician (Part-Time) Bargaining Unit: SEIU Department/Location: Food & Nutrition Services Work Days: 190 Reports To: Secondary School Cafeteria Manager JD Revision Date: 05/05/2025 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary
Responsible for all duties related to the receiving, storage (food & supplies) and preparation of meal/snacks daily. Adheres to the National School Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Supper program guidelines and requirements in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders. May be required to leave the main work site on occasion for meetings & training. Maintain confidentiality within the school, district and community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace at all times. Responsible for the proper handling of all food and supplies. Maintains a required system of accountability. Performs and documents temperature and sanitation checks as required by law. Prepares weekly projections to order food and supplies for menus. Utilizes correct measuring and serving utensils to ensure accurate meal portioning as specified by district policy. Ensures dishwashing is ongoing and completed to meet district sanitation expectations at all times. Ability to operate a cash register, make change accurately, balance and close in a timely matter (when assigned). Ability to work independently all positions as assigned. Exemplify leadership attitude ensuring that all meals are served in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment. Bilingual-Spanish/English (written & verbal) preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
Hold a State of Illinois Food Handler card and demonstrate specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes. If Certification is not current, must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment Minimum of one (1) years' experience cashiering, customer service, cafeteria line server or related field, preferred. Ability to successfully complete required written documentation. Ability to verbally communicate. Responsible for checking and responding to work related emails in a timely manner.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in a very fast paced and stressful environment. Ability to stand for long periods Ability to assist in lifting 50 pounds. Ability to withstand daily demands of lifting, bending and pushing heavy carts. Ability to withstand going in and out of freezers, refrigerators and storage areas. Wears appropriate uniform and shoes as required.
Terms of Employment
This is a ten (10) month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Maintain a positive attendance record as specified in FNS Department Handbook & SEIU contract. Must be able to adhere to all Blackout dates according to the Food and Nutrition Calendar. Must complete all FNS and District mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates. Attend all back to school and professional development meetings/trainings as required.
Additional Information
190 Calendar Days 9:00am - 2:00p.m (5.0 Hours Per Day) Starting Hourly Rate: $16.71 Pension Eligible
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