Food Service Worker - Harvey School Nurition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Harvey, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff in a school food service setting. The role supports a welcoming mealtime experience and helps maintain clean, stocked serving stations and kitchen areas while following food safety, sanitation, portion, production, and documentation standards. Team members work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position is site-based and operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Workdays are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule, Monday through Friday, with family-friendly hours and no regular nights or weekends indicated. The job 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 required for substitute coverage or support. Training is provided, and prior experience is not required.

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.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Positive and professional demeanor, reliability, and attention to cleanliness.
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 regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one 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, stock, clean, and maintain serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company procedures.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Follow portion and production standards and monitor temperatures.
Provide friendly, professional service and help create a welcoming mealtime experience.
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.