Food Service Worker - Fairfield School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Fairfield, CT

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff, and helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and working cooperatively with the food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position is primarily site-based in a school kitchen and food service production environment. Days and hours follow the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes family-friendly hours and says the role is off by mid-afternoon, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off. 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.

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.
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.
Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 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 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 while following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
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.