Food Service Worker/Cashier - Mascenic School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•New Ipswich, NH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker/Cashier supports school nutrition service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and maintains clean, properly stocked serving stations and kitchen areas while following food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. This position is based primarily at a school food-service site and operates in a kitchen and production environment. Work days and hours align with the facility’s food-service schedule; the posting describes Monday–Friday work and says evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers are off. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. Training is provided, and no experience is needed, though professional food-service experience is preferred.

Requirements

Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food-service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Positive attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food-safety rules.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around cooking and refrigeration equipment, including exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food-service experience.
ServSafe certification.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory procedures.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Follow portion and production standards and monitor food temperatures.
Keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout service.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help create a welcoming mealtime experience.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food-service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.