Food Service Worker - Mascoma School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Canaan, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, helping provide a healthy and welcoming school mealtime experience. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and working cooperatively with the food service team. The position is primarily site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly hours, typically ending by mid-afternoon, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Training is provided, and the position offers opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Must 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, team spirit, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
Ability to stand for the majority 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, including cooking and refrigeration equipment, and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
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, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures, maintain records, and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
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.
Complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.
Provide support during special events or operational needs, which may require extended hours.