Food Service Worker - Global Leadership Academy West

Whitsons Culinary Group•Philadelphia, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services at Global Leadership Academy West by preparing and serving healthy meals to students and staff. The role helps create a positive mealtime experience and contributes to students’ health and well-being. It is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with duties performed according to the facility’s food service schedule. The position may be full-time or part-time, and occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The role requires completing Whitsons and government-mandated training. Professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but are not required. The worker must be able to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements in English, and work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen. The work involves standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; and reaching with the hands and arms. The worker must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The role involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment and regular movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers. The kitchen is moderately to loudly noisy during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Complete all 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 attitude, team spirit, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and 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 regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
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 requirements.
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 and maintain station setup, stocking, cleanliness, and records.
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 maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if needed.