Food Service Worker - Litchfield School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Litchfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff; setting up and cleaning serving areas and kitchen equipment; following food safety and sanitation guidelines; and helping create a welcoming mealtime atmosphere. The role is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment and may include occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The position is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt, with workdays and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The posting also describes a substitute-team context, with availability potentially limited to a few days a week. Training is provided, and the role offers family-friendly hours, summers off, and no nights, weekends, or holidays as advertised. Compensation is $15.50 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, willingness to help, dependability, and attention to cleanliness.
Ability to take direction 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 all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one 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 and clean serving areas and kitchen equipment.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly maintained stations throughout the service day.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Support the team and perform other similar, related, or logically assigned work as needed.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.