Food Service Worker - Syosset School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, and by maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming food service areas. The role works as part of a kitchen team to provide consistent, high-quality meal service in a fast-paced school environment. The position is site-based and operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Days and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; 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. The position may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. Pay is $17 per hour.
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 attitude, reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Ability to stand for the majority 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 all required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
- ServSafe certification is 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 requirements, including maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
- Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
- Monitor temperatures and maintain appropriate station setup and recordkeeping.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers to support daily service goals.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
- Complete required company and government-mandated training.
- Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Family-friendly hours, with work typically ending by mid-afternoon.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
