Food Service Worker - Goodwin University Magnet School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•East Hartford, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services at Goodwin University Magnet School by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps create a positive mealtime experience and maintains clean, stocked serving stations and kitchen areas while following food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory requirements. This is a site-based position in a kitchen and food service production environment. The schedule follows the facility’s food service schedule, with workdays described as Monday through Friday and no regular nights or weekends. The position may be full-time or part-time, and occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support may also be required.

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 and professional demeanor, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
  • Must complete all required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
  • Ability to perform the described physical duties, including standing for most of the workday and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • At least one year of professional food service experience (preferred, not required).
  • ServSafe certification (preferred, 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, and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
  • Follow portion and production standards and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
  • Monitor temperatures and maintain clean, properly stocked stations throughout the service day.
  • Serve guests in a friendly, professional manner and help provide 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.
  • Complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay of $16.94 per hour.
  • Opportunities for growth.
  • Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off, as stated in the posting.
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