Food Service Worker - Eastport South Manor School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • Mastic, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for its Eastport South Manor School Nutrition team. The role helps provide healthy meals to students and staff and supports a positive, welcoming school mealtime experience. Work includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; and following food safety, sanitation, and regulatory procedures. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support.

The posting describes family-friendly hours, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends, and says employees are off by mid-afternoon. Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers are off. Days and hours are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule, and occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is described as full-time or part-time and non-exempt. No experience is needed, and training is provided; one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.

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 attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
• Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of professional food service experience.
• ServSafe certification.

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 maintain required logs and documentation.
• Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly set up stations throughout the service day.
• Provide guests with friendly, professional service 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.
• Complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends; weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed