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LCA DFAC Food Service Worker I (PT)

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Date:  Jan 15, 2026
Location: 

Rantoul, IL, US, 61866

Job Requisition ID:  52880

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS - 
LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT POSTING
 
 
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through SuccessFactors.  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
 
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
 
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that you must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
 
Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866 

NO MEDICAL AND NO DENTAL INSURANCE PROVIDED
 
LCA DFAC FOOD SERVICE WORKER 1 (Part-Time)


JOB REQUISITION:  52880
SALARY:  $16.00 HOUR

LINCOLNS CHALLENGE ACADEMY EMPLOYEE HOURS: 

 

SCHEDULE:  Can vary based on mission requirements

2 SHIFTS available:

5:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 am to 6:00 p.m.

Agency Contact:
SHERRI WHITE-TAYLOR
Email: sherri.white-taylor@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-892-1302
 

Essential Function 1

  1. Maintain cleanliness preparing food service areas and ensuring high standards of safety and customer service while working collaboratively with integrated teams.
  2. Prepares dining areas for meals and sets up serving lines.
    • Distributes and serves meals and beverages.
  3. Assists with performing daily, weekly and monthly deep cleaning of the kitchen and service areas as assigned.
    • Cleans and sterilizes dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment
    • Disposes of trash and packaging containers.
    • Clean spills immediately and follow all sanitation guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications 1

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
2. Requires an understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications 1

1. Prefers one year experience in food preparation and cooking in a commercial kitchen.

Employment Condition 1

1. Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation.
2. Requires Food Handlers Certification within two months of hire.
3. Required to work a flex work schedule including weekends and evenings when necessary to meet agency needs.
4. This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Agency:  Department of Military Affairs  
Salary:  Part Time - $16.00 hour
County:  Champaign; DeWitt; Douglas; Effingham; Ford; Iroquois; Kankakee; Livingston; Madison; Mason; McLean; Menard; Piatt; Sangamon; Vermilion 
Number of Vacancies:  2

Department: Lincoln's Challenge Academy
Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866 

SCHEDULE:  Can vary based on mission requirements

2 SHIFTS available:

5:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 am to 6:00 p.m.

NOTE: Health and Dental insurance is not provided for this position. 

 
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
 
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
 
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
 
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