Food Service Worker (SUB) - Antioch School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Antioch, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a substitute school food service worker to support school meal service in Antioch. The role helps prepare and serve nutritious meals to students and staff, keeps kitchen and serving areas clean, follows food safety and sanitation requirements, and supports the team as needed. Work is flexible and on-call, with assignments aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The job posting describes family-friendly weekday hours, typically ending by mid-afternoon, with no nights, weekends, or holidays and summers off. Training is provided, and no experience is required, though professional food service experience is preferred. This is a non-exempt position that may be full-time or part-time. It is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment; occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The role involves standing for most of the workday, frequent walking, handling food and equipment, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The kitchen may expose workers to hot and cold temperatures, and noise can be moderate to loud during meal service.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Positive attitude and willingness to help; dependability and attention to cleanliness.
Ability to take direction, follow food safety rules, and work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen.
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 a kitchen environment with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and moderate-to-loud noise during meal service.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards, and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, set up and stock stations, and keep stations clean and properly maintained.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help maintain a welcoming mealtime atmosphere.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Support substitute coverage or other operational needs, including occasional travel to other locations.