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Gordon Food Service

Part Time Store Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a "Customer is King" environment ...

Gordon Food Service

Grocery Key Holder

Springfield, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... Help complete daily Store operations and tasks for the day * Assists in unloading all merchandise ...

Gordon Food Service

Grocery Key Holder

Springfield, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... Help complete daily Store operations and tasks for the day * Assists in unloading all merchandise ...

Jack Flash

Pizza Hut Associate

Farmersville, IL

$12.25 - $16/hr

You will help prepare fresh food items, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and ensure customers receive fast, friendly service. Daily responsibilities may include: * Preparing and packaging food ...

Jack Flash Stores

Pizza Hut Associate

Farmersville, IL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

You will help prepare fresh food items, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and ensure customers receive fast, friendly service. Daily responsibilities may include: * Preparing and packaging food ...

Jack Flash Stores

Pizza Hut Associate

Farmersville, IL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

You will help prepare fresh food items, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and ensure customers receive fast, friendly service. Daily responsibilities may include: * Preparing and packaging food ...

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How much do food service helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service helper in Springfield, IL is $15.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Service Helper vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFood Service HelperFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent typically required
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering servicesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets
Employer UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food service industriesWidely used across food service establishments
Job DutiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, servingServing customers, cleaning, assisting in food prep

Food Service Helper and Food Service Worker roles often overlap, with both involving assisting in food preparation and customer service. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, with 'Food Service Helper' often indicating entry-level or support roles, while 'Food Service Worker' may encompass a broader range of responsibilities. Both positions require similar credentials and work environments, making them closely related in the food service industry.

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Infographic showing various Food Service Helper job openings in Springfield, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,431 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Food Service Worker

Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Springfield, IL • On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Description: Serve patrons in a courteous manner, which promotes human dignity; clean kitchen and serving areas and equipment; and assist with general duties. This position is 21.5 hours a week. St. John's Breadline is open 7 days a week. Coverage on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas may be required.

Job Duties:

  • Courteously interact with guests while enforcing house rules with firmness and sensitivity.
  • Serve food and assist in its preparation.
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and floors.
  • Clean kitchen equipment and tables.
  • Welcome and assist volunteer groups and individuals.
  • Keep written documentation of timesheets, number of meals served, commodity food usage, daily tasks completion, and donations.
  • Evaluate the quality of food donations and creatively use them each day.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school / General education degree.
  • Ability to accept instructions and apply them logically and responsibly and to make productive use of unsupervised time.
  • Illinois Food Sanitation course completion.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities is proud of its nearly 100-year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in eight communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards.

Our vast array of services includes counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits and retirement options. As a faith-based ministry, Catholic Charities espouses the social values of the Church and works daily to fulfill the mandate to serve the poor. As a leader in social services, Catholic Charities enjoys a positive community reputation and a myriad of public and private partnerships that help to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.