Food Service Worker - North Merrick School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•North Merrick, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for its North Merrick School Nutrition team. The position prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, while maintaining clean service stations and kitchen areas and following food safety and sanitation procedures. The worker helps create a positive mealtime experience and contributes to a supportive, energetic team serving a school community. The position is site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly hours and says the team is generally off by mid-afternoon, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The role may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. Pay is $17 per hour. No experience is required, and training is provided. The posting prefers at least one year of professional food service experience and a ServSafe certification, but neither is required. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, and paid time off.

Requirements

Positive attitude and team spirit.
Reliability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
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.
Ability to arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
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 regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience; preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification; preferred but not required.

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 procedures and standards.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation and comply with Whitsons policies.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, maintain station setup and stocking, and keep stations clean and properly maintained throughout service.
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 appropriate dress and hygiene standards.