Food Service Worker - Lake Villa School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Lake Villa, IL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role involves setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and helping create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Team members work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen and food service production environment to meet daily service goals. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based position. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. 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 position requires standing for most of the workday; frequently walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; reaching; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, regular movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers, and moderate to loud noise during meal service.

Requirements

Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Present a positive and professional image.
Stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Work around hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience; preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification; preferred but not required.
A positive attitude, team spirit, reliability, attention to cleanliness, willingness to learn and follow food safety rules, and 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 standards.
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 provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
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.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.