Food Service Workers (SUB)- Lake Zurich School Nutrition
About The Position
Whitsons is hiring a substitute school food service worker for its Lake Zurich School Nutrition program. The role supports school meals by preparing, portioning, and serving food to students and staff; setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas; and following food safety and sanitation procedures. Workers help provide a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and contribute to the kitchen team’s daily service goals. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes the role as on-call and notes that it may be full-time or part-time. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. The posting advertises weekday work, with no nights or weekends, and says weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers are off. The role requires completion of Whitsons and government-mandated training. Professional food service experience and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. The position involves standing for most of the workday, frequent walking and handling of food, tools, and equipment, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Pay is $15 per hour.
Requirements
- Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Positive and professional demeanor and ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Reliability, attention to cleanliness and detail, 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.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of professional food service experience (preferred but not required).
- ServSafe certification (preferred but not required).
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 stocked, clean, and properly maintained stations.
- 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.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Family-friendly hours, with work ending by mid-afternoon.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
- Training provided; no experience needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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