Food Service Worker - Highland Falls School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Village of Highland Falls, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and creating a positive mealtime experience. Team members work with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This is a non-exempt position. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule, and occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, where standing is required for most of the day and noise levels may be moderate to loud during meal service.

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, professional, and reliable conduct, including punctuality and attention to cleanliness.
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.
Close vision and 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, regulatory, and company procedures.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Meet portion and production standards and complete preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Monitor temperatures and maintain stations that are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming service station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.