Food Service Worker - Mascoma School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Canaan, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role also includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and creating a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. The position is site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment and involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced setting. The position is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The posting advertises Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends, and says evenings, 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. Pay is $18 per hour. The role requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; and reaching with hands and arms. Employees must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The work includes exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment and movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers. The kitchen noise level is moderate to loud during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English sufficiently 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, team spirit, 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 in exposure to hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Ability to perform duties in a kitchen and food service production environment with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
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 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 careful portioning, station setup, recordkeeping, stocking, cleanliness, and station maintenance.
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.
Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if needed.