Food Service Worker - Crockett School Nutrition
About The Position
Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for its school nutrition team. The role supports a school community by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, while helping provide a positive mealtime experience. It is a site-based position operating primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes family-friendly hours and no regular nights or weekends, while noting occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The worker is expected to follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company standards; complete preparation, service, and cleaning tasks accurately and on time; maintain stations and records; and work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers. Training is provided, and prior food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Complete 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 attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Ability to stand for the majority 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 around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 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, stock, clean, and maintain serving stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and Whitsons policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation and monitor food temperatures.
- Follow portion and production standards to support consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Provide friendly, professional service and create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience.
- 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.
- 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
