School Food Service Worker Part-Time

As a Food Service Worker with The Menta Group, you will ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the school kitchen, while preparing and serving student meals.  

• Hourly Pay
• 8am-2pm, M-F (No weekends, no nights, follows a school calendar)

 

Responsibilities

 
• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for students with the assistance of student helpers
• Coach, mentor, de-escalate, and encourage students
• Keep records of materials, ingredients and supplies in kitchen
• Stock and store food
• Clean and maintain professional kitchen equipment
• Assist with student supervision and learning
 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Food Handler certification required
• Food Service Safety Manager Certification (FSSMC) license strongly preferred
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Food Handler Certification required (must obtain upon employment)
• Previous experience working with special needs children preferred
• Previous experience in Job Corp, kitchen/food prep training welcomed
• School cafeteria experience helpful
• Restaurant and other food service experience helpful 
 

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Part-Time Employee Benefits Overview:
• https://menta.com/employee-benefits-part-time/
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "hourly" section for this position's category.

About C.O.R.E. Academy
At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.
Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.
Students Served: PK-Age 21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.