Food Service Worker - Plainview School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and creating a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Team members work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule and says there are no nights or weekends. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations possible for substitute coverage or support. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Team members stand for most of the workday, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. The role requires handling food, tools, and equipment; lifting and moving up to 50 pounds; and working around cooking and refrigeration equipment, including hot and cold conditions.
Requirements
- Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform 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.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
- 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.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of professional food service experience preferred, but not required.
- ServSafe certification 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.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation and comply with company 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 stations that are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
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
