Chicago Public Schools Nutrition Support Services Employment Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in employment with Chicago Public Schools. Please see the position descriptions below, and use the links provided to apply for the chosen position. Please note you must apply using one of the links below before your interview.  

If needed, there are links below on how to obtain your Food Handlers Certification and your City of Chicago Department of Health Certified Food Service Manager Certificate.

Available Position Descriptions:

Lunchroom Attendant: This position consists of lifting 20-40 lbs., cleaning and sanitizing food equipment, food preparation, restocking shelves, cleaning tables, sweeping, mopping floors, and serving food, etc. High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Food Handler's Certificate are required for this position. This position starts at $16.78* per hour for the first year and $17.50* for the second year.

Porter: The duties primarily consist of heavy lifting from 20-50 lbs, dishwashing, emptying trash, stock rotation, sweeping, mopping, food prep, and more. High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Food Handler's Certificate are required for this position. This position starts at $18.42* per hour.

Cook: Responsibilities include preparing food to maximize freshness and minimize waste, and food prep duties (thawing, washing, cooking, chopping, and slicing food). Completing and maintaining temperature check logs, checking stock levels, cleaning and sanitizing, assisting the manager with ordering and maintaining the appropriate food supply, lifting from 20- 50 lbs, and attending meetings and workshops, etc. This position requires one year of work experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Chicago Department of Health Certified Food Service Manager Certificate. This position starts at $18.79* per hour.

Associate Manager: Responsible for supervising lunchroom personnel and participating in the preparation of a variety of food items, monitoring, supervising, and participating in the cleaning and sanitation of lunchroom facilities and equipment daily and monthly, and coaching and training new employees. The Associate Manager communicates the daily lunchroom needs to staff and conducts regular staff meetings, including food prep, sanitation, safety, and general housekeeping topics, forecasting production needs, placing food orders based on menu needs and inventory levels, recording and submitting inventory level data within assigned deadlines, etc. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with one year of work experience, and a valid Chicago Department of Health Certified Food Service Manager Certificate. The Associate Manager position pays $18.42* per hour.

****All lunchroom employees must demonstrate the ability to lift or exert a force of 25-50 lbs., stand for extended periods, perform tasks such as stooping, crouching, climbing, bending, reaching, and handling objects using little to no accommodations. Additionally, they should be adept at working in environments that may include extreme temperatures.****

Please apply here: 

CPS Careers

Associate Lunchroom Manager   Job Number:  250002R7 

Cook   Job Number:  250002R6

Porter   Job Number:  250002R2

Lunchroom Attendant   Job Number:  250002R1 

Food Handler Certification and CDPH Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification:

As required by the City of Chicago, all food establishments must have a person certified in Food Service Sanitation. All certifications must be posted in the kitchen or kept on the person at all times. 

Lunchroom Attendant and Porter requirements:

If you are applying to a Porter position and need more information on how to obtain a Food Handler Certificate, follow the links below:

ServSafe

State Food Safety

Premier Food Safety

Cook and Associate Manager requirements:

If you are applying to the Cook position and need more information on how to obtain a CDPH Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate, follow the instructions and links below:

To obtain a CDPH Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate, you must attend and pass an approved course.  A list of approved training providers is available at the following link:

• Approved Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Training Programs

If you have a valid American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification, you may be able to apply for reciprocity to obtain the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Foodservice Sanitation certificate.

If you would like information on how to apply for reciprocity or to request a duplicate CDPH Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate, click here.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to nsscareers@cps.edu.