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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:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Food Handlers Certificate or a Chicago Department of Public Health Food Service Managers Certificate. 

Experience Required: 

• 1 year of previous work experience, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic sanitation principles and practices. Must have basic math skills and be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use fractions. Must be able to handle all types of food. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and basic skills in performing sanitation duties. 
• Required to lift or exert a force of 25-40 lbs. frequently and 50-100 lbs. occasionally. 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, crouch, climb, bend, reach, handle and finger objects. 
• Must be able to consistently move yourself and things around in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Must be able to taste and smell in order to identify flavors and odors and exercise frequent use of near visual acuity with the ability to identify and distinguish colors. 
• Must be able to work in environments with some temperature extremes. 

Conditions of Employment

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

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
• Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 -Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.