Cafeteria Attendant - Part Time - Thresholds : Job Details

Description

Consider joining Thresholds by becoming a Cafeteria Attendant in our Young Adult Program! The Cafeteria Attendant is responsible for providing a clean, welcoming atmosphere in which students at Thresholds High School can eat lunch while ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations outlined by the agency. Working at Thresholds means making a difference in someone's life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided mental health and substance use services in Chicago that give hope to those who need it most.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve meals to members, ensuring that each member is offered a lunch containing at least three of the four nutrition components.

• Maintain adequate supplies of items for bagged lunches, and prepare bagged lunches as needed.

• Keep kitchen and cafeteria area clean, including wiping down all surfaces, etc.

• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as plates, plastic silverware, and coffee supplies.

• Monitor and track the number of meals served each day.

• Monitor and track food temperatures and refrigerator temperatures.

• Order and pick up food items for parties and special events including food service as needed.

• Assist with monitoring members' behavior, ensuring that the rules and procedures of the program are followed.

• Complete daily production reports and general documentation as needed.

• Wash, dry, and fold laundry for kitchen.

• Clean and maintain storage and office space above the kitchen.

• Clean out refrigerators throughout the building.

• Check all coffee pots daily to turn them off and clean them.

• May be required to engage members in tasks associated with meal planning, preparation, and clean up as prescribed by individual service plans.

• Available to work

• Monday 9am-1pm, Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am-1pm

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience working with persons with mental illness or other disabilities is preferred.

• Knowledge of food items and ability to interact with customers to answer questions and to promote food offerings.

• Previous customer service experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Safety Manager Certificate

• Food Allergen Certificate

What sets Thresholds apart: 

• Competitive pay - Base rate: $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

• Subject to increase based on education and experience

• Paid time off available

• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 

• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)

• Public service loan forgiveness 

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more ( .

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.