Cafeteria Attendant – Part Time

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.