Food Service Worker - East Islip School Nutrition
About The Position
Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for its school nutrition team in East Islip. The role supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining clean and safe kitchen and serving areas, and helping create a positive mealtime experience. The position works with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. No experience is required, and training is provided. The listed pay is $17 per hour. This is a non-exempt full-time or part-time position, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The posting advertises Monday–Friday work, with no nights or weekends, and says weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers are off. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The work is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. The role requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking, and handling food, tools, and equipment. It also involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, movement near storerooms and freezers, and a moderate to loud noise level during meal service. The position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
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 and professional demeanor.
- Reliability and attention to cleanliness.
- 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 around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of professional food service experience.
- ServSafe certification.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
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.
- Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
- 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.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
