Food Service Worker - Barnstable School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hyannis, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker helps provide healthy meals to students and staff in a school nutrition program. The role includes preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; following food safety and sanitation procedures; and creating 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. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly school-day hours, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off, while noting that occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs and occasional travel to other locations may be required for coverage or support. The position is listed as full-time or part-time and non-exempt. The employer provides required training. The work environment is primarily a kitchen and food service production area, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. The role involves standing for most of the workday, frequent walking and use of hands and arms, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures near cooking and refrigeration equipment.

Requirements

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 and professional demeanor, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, 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.
Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.
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, regulatory, and company requirements; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, maintain stocked and clean stations, and complete recordkeeping.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain the quality and presentation of meals.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other 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.