Food Service Worker - Ballston Spa School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and helping create a welcoming mealtime experience. The position works as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is primarily site-based. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes the opportunity as Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends, and notes that evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers are off. 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 position may be full-time or part-time. The role requires standing for most of the workday; frequently walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; and reaching with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment, regular movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers, and moderate to loud noise during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Complete all Whitsons- and government-mandated training as required.
- 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, professional image and reliable, punctual work habits.
- Attention to cleanliness, portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping.
- 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 the ability to adjust focus.
- Minimum one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional food service experience.
- ServSafe certification.
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.
- Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
- 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 appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
- Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
