Food Service Worker - Middletown School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Middletown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and creating a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Team members work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen and help provide consistent, high-quality meal service. This is a non-exempt position that may be full-time or part-time, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. The role requires standing for most of the workday and may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

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.
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 move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

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 standards.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Follow portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service.
Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly maintained stations.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming service station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.