Food Service Worker - Fairfield School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Fairfield, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for Fairfield School Nutrition to help provide healthy meals to students and staff. The role involves preparing, portioning, and serving meals; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; following food-safety and sanitation procedures; and creating a positive mealtime experience. The position is site-based and operates primarily in a kitchen and food-service production environment as part of a team serving a school community. The job is described as full-time or part-time, with days and hours aligned with the facility’s food-service schedule. The posting advertises Monday–Friday hours, with no nights or weekends, and says school holidays and summers are off. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. No experience is needed to start, and training is provided; professional food-service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Positive attitude and team spirit; ability to work effectively as part of a food-service team in a fast-paced kitchen.
Reliability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
Willingness to learn and follow food-safety rules.
Ability to work around children and school staff.
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, including cooking and refrigeration equipment.
Ability to perform close-vision tasks and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 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 procedures and standards.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Follow portion and production standards to support consistent, high-quality meal service.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly, 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.