Food Service Worker - Garden City School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Village of Garden City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day! This position is in Nassau County, Long Island. At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can’t learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time. If you're ready to serve with heart, this job is for you!

Requirements

Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required
ServSafe certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience
Work as part of a fun, energetic team
Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards
Maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time
Follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping
Ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers
Contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.
Serves guests in a friendly and professional manner
Takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal
Maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.
Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.