Food Service Worker - Litchfield School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Litchfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining clean and safe kitchen and serving areas, and contributing to a welcoming mealtime atmosphere. The role is described as a substitute position, with availability that may vary by schedule. Work is primarily site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment, and occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly hours, typically ending by mid-afternoon, and says there are no nights, weekends, or holidays; it also notes that occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. The position requires completing Whitsons and government-mandated training. The team member follows food safety, sanitation, regulatory, portioning, and production standards; maintains logs and documentation; and works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers. The kitchen environment involves standing for most of the workday, moderate to loud noise during meal service, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. The role requires handling food, tools, and equipment and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay is $15.50 per hour.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to help.
Dependability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
Ability to take direction and follow food safety rules and job assignments.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform 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.
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 a kitchen environment with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Completion of all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Enjoyment of being around children and school staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly maintained stations.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help create a welcoming mealtime atmosphere.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers, supporting daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Support substitute coverage or other operational needs, including occasional travel to other locations when needed.