Food Service Worker - Maercker School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • Westmont, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff as part of a school nutrition team. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, maintaining an inviting mealtime experience, and working cooperatively with the food service team. The position is site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment, with work hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. It may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. 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 worker completes assigned preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards; monitors temperatures; maintains logs and documentation; and keeps stations stocked, clean, and maintained. The role requires standing for most of the workday, frequent walking and use of hands and arms, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures and moderate to loud noise during meal service.

Requirements

• 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 attitude, 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 in hot and cold temperatures and around cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• Minimum one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.

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, regulatory, and company standards and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain stations that are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
• Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help create a welcoming mealtime experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off are described as schedule features.

What This Job Offers

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