Food Service Worker - Orange School District Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Orange, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff in a school nutrition setting. The role includes 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 to support daily service goals and provide consistent, high-quality meal service. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. 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 role requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking, handling food and equipment, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures and 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 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 in hot and cold conditions and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and the 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 ensure consistent 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 proper dress and hygiene standards.