Food Service Worker - New Britain School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•New Britain, CT

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff as part of a school nutrition team. The role helps provide a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and supports a clean, safe, and well-maintained kitchen and serving environment. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production setting, with days and hours aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes the role as full-time or part-time and non-exempt; 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. Candidates must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training. Professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The position requires the ability to understand and perform assignments in English, follow recipes and safety requirements, work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen, and present a positive, professional image. Duties include following food safety and sanitation requirements, maintaining logs and documentation, meeting portion and production standards, monitoring temperatures, setting up and maintaining stations, and cooperating with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other team members. The role requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; reaching; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The worker may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The posting promotes family-friendly school-day hours, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off, and says no experience is needed because training is provided. Pay is $17.19 per hour. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, and paid time off. The job description is subject to change based on Whitsons’ needs and job requirements.

Requirements

Complete all 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 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; reach with hands and arms; and lift or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around exposure to hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience; preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification; preferred but not required.
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, regulatory, and company requirements.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Follow portion and production standards and monitor temperatures.
Keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and provide a welcoming mealtime experience.
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.