Food Service Worker - Matteson Culinary
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, helping provide a healthy and welcoming 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 kitchen team. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes both full-time and part-time options. 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 stated pay rate is $17.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
- Speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Work around hot and cold equipment and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
- ServSafe certification is 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, regulatory, and company procedures.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
