Food Service Worker - Nashoba Florence Sawyer School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services at Nashoba Florence Sawyer School by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps provide a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and contributes to a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen and serving area. The position is site-based and works in a kitchen and food service production environment as part of a team that includes the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers. The job is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The posting promotes a Monday–Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends, and notes that occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The role requires completing Whitsons and government-mandated training. One year of professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The position involves standing for most of the workday, frequently walking, talking, hearing, handling food and equipment, and reaching. Team members must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side, and work around hot and cold temperatures, storerooms, and freezers. The work environment has moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- Complete all required 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 and professional demeanor, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional food service experience.
- ServSafe certification.
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 maintain stocked, clean, 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 fellow 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
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
