Food Service Worker - Hamden School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hamden, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day! At Whitsons, we know that hungry kids can’t learn. Our food service team plays a vital role in creating a healthy, happy school day—one meal at a time.

Requirements

Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers; contributes to a positive, productive kitchen environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.
Serves guests in a friendly and professional manner; takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal; maintains a welcoming and clean station at all times.
Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food according to menus, following recipes and correct portion sizes.
Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning equipment and work areas, sanitizing, dishwashing and pot washing.
Sets up and delivers food to staff, students, and catering events when necessary.
Complies with all state, federal, and local health department requirements for safe food handling.
Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines.
Checks and stores incoming supplies.
Follows assigned break schedules.
Sets up hot and/or cold food areas.
Participates in ware washing if assigned.
Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, and other smallwares in designated areas.
Restocks assigned serving line according to production needs.
Attends all mandatory in-service programs.
Completes lead tasks when the lead is not present, including FFVP distribution.
Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for the position.
Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures.
Supports the goals, objectives, and mission statement set forth by Whitsons.
Complies with all requirements of mandated food handling certification requirements.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Prep, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
Create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience.
Work as part of a fun, energetic team.