Food Service Worker - Lansingburgh School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and contributes to a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. The position is part of a food service team serving a school community. This is a site-based, non-exempt position. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The position may be full-time or part-time; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. The work primarily takes place in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
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, professional, reliable, and detail-oriented approach, including attention to cleanliness.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
Nice To Haves
- At least 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 requirements.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation and comply with Whitsons policies.
- Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
- Follow portion and production standards to support consistent meal service.
- Monitor temperatures and maintain clean, stocked, and properly maintained stations.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming service station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
- Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Weekday schedule; no nights or weekends.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
- Family-friendly hours, with work ending by mid-afternoon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
