Food Service Worker - Masconoment School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Topsfield, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, while maintaining clean kitchen and serving areas and following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role supports a welcoming mealtime experience and works collaboratively with the food service team in a fast-paced school kitchen. It is primarily site-based and aligned with the facility’s food service schedule; occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The position may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Standing is required for most of the workday, with frequent walking, talking, hearing, handling food and equipment, and reaching. The role may involve lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers. Noise levels are moderate to loud during meal service. No experience is required, and training is provided. One year of professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The listed pay is $18 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, and paid time off.

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.
Positive and professional image and ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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 equipment and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 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, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures 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.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.