Food Service Workers (SUB)- Lake Zurich School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hawthorn Woods, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring substitute school food service workers for its Lake Zurich School Nutrition team. The role supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining clean and stocked service stations, and following food safety and sanitation requirements. The position is on call, with workdays and hours aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly school hours and notes that the role is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Pay is $15 per hour. The role operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Team members stand for most of the workday, work around cooking and refrigeration equipment, and may encounter hot and cold temperatures. Noise may be moderate to loud during meal service. The position requires a welcoming, professional approach to serving guests and working cooperatively with the kitchen team.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English well enough to understand and perform job 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.
Positive attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
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 and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision and adjustment of focus.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional food service experience preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred.

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 requirements.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation and comply with Whitsons policies.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly set up stations.
Serve guests in a friendly and 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 appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if needed.