Food Service Worker - Plainview School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, and by keeping serving stations and kitchen areas clean, organized, and safe. The role helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and works as part of a team in a fast-paced school kitchen. Whitsons provides training for candidates without prior experience. The position is site-based and operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes weekday school hours, with evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers 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. Compensation is listed as $17 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Positive attitude, team spirit, reliability, and attention to cleanliness.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- 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 around hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment and to move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to complete all Whitsons- and government-mandated training.
- Professional food service experience is not required by the posting; the qualifications section says one year is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 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, and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time while following portion and production standards.
- Monitor portions and temperatures, set up stations, and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout service.
- 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 needed.
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
