Food Service Worker/Utility Worker - Community Academy

Whitsons Culinary GroupPhiladelphia, PA
Onsite

About The Position

Our school nutrition team is looking for a dependable Food Service Utility Worker to help us maintain a safe, spotless kitchen and support meal service for students every day. At Whitsons, we believe every role is essential in fueling young minds and supporting learning. As a Utility Worker, you’ll help create a safe, clean kitchen where students receive healthy meals every day.

Requirements

  • Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
  • Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
  • Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
  • Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
  • Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
  • Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers; contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.
  • Serves guests in a friendly and professional manner; takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal; maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.
  • Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous food service or janitorial experience
  • Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience
  • ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

  • Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
  • Clean and sanitize prep areas, counters, and floors
  • Take out trash and keep storage areas tidy
  • Assist with receiving and organizing food deliveries
  • Support the kitchen team with basic prep tasks when needed

Benefits

  • Consistent schedule – no nights or weekends!
  • On-the-job training (no experience needed!)
  • Friendly, team-oriented school environment
  • Job stability and growth opportunities
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