Food Service Worker - Greater Rutland Proctor Elementary

Whitsons Culinary Group•Rutland City, VT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for Greater Rutland Proctor Elementary to help prepare and serve healthy meals to students and staff. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; following food safety and sanitation procedures; and helping create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. The position is site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes the position as full-time or part-time and non-exempt; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The school schedule is described as Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends, holidays off, and summers off.

Requirements

Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
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 hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.

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 standards, including maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.