Food Service Worker - Hicksville School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hicksville, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role also includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and helping create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. The position works as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is primarily site-based. Days and hours follow the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes the position as full-time or part-time; 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 position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service periods. It requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; using hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; reaching with hands and arms; and lifting or moving 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 regularly moving in and out of storerooms and near freezers. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No experience is needed according to the posting, although one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required. ServSafe certification is also preferred but not required. The worker must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training. Compensation is $17 per hour. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Must 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, professional, reliable, and attentive approach, including 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.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
One year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification.
At least one year of professional food service experience.

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 while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, maintain stocked and clean stations, and attend to station setup and recordkeeping.
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.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.