Day porter Jobs in Chicago il

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans : academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Nutrition Support Services (NSS) offers all CPS students breakfast, lunch, and, at select schools, after-school meals at no charge. Meals are offered every school day, during Saturday school programs, and during the summer. Meals comply with nutrition standards set forth in the USDA’s Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the School Dining Manager, the Porter maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the school kitchen, in compliance with department guidelines, and performs related duties as required and assigned.

The Porter will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :

• Assembles and transports soiled dishes, trays, and utensils from dining areas; operates dishwashing machines and replenishes dinnerware items.
• Assists in serving food to customers.
• Fulfills storeroom requisitions and maintains storeroom order.
• Responsible for the rotation of stock. Lifts and carries bulk commodities to designated areas.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen, serving areas, storerooms, lunchrooms, and lunchroom restrooms and locker areas; washes pots, pans, shelves, tables, and walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes countertops, work areas, storage areas, and various food service equipment; scrapes dishes and trays.
• De-limes dishwashing machines as necessary
• Follows departmental personal hygiene requirements
• Assists in the implementation of new programs within Nutrition Support Services.
• Completes all USDA mandated training hours.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Porter must possess the following qualifications :

Education Required :

Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :