Food Service Worker - Syosset School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares, portions, and serves meals to students and staff in a school nutrition program. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and helping create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Team members work with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support consistent daily meal service. This is a site-based position in a kitchen and food service production environment. Days and hours follow the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes family-friendly school hours and says nights, weekends, holidays, and summers are off; occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The role is described as full-time or part-time, non-exempt. The position requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; and reaching with hands and arms. Team members 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 a moderate to loud noise level during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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, team spirit, reliability, and attention to cleanliness.
- 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.
- Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
- 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.
- Complete food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
- Follow portion and production standards and monitor temperatures.
- Keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout service.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming station.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain dress and hygiene standards.
- Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $17 per hour.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Family-friendly hours, with work generally ending by mid-afternoon.
- Nights, weekends, holidays, and summers off.
- Training provided; no experience is needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
