Food Service Worker - Eastport South Manor School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Manorville, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role includes setting up and cleaning serving stations and kitchen areas, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and creating a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Team members work cooperatively in a fast-paced kitchen and help provide consistent, high-quality meal service that supports students’ health and learning. This is a non-exempt position with hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule and says there are no nights or weekends; it also notes that occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The work takes place mainly in a kitchen and food service production environment, where noise may be moderate to loud during meal service. The role requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; and reaching with the hands and arms. Team members must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The work may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment, and regular movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Whitsons states that it provides training and offers competitive pay, opportunities for growth, medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The listed pay rate 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 and team spirit, 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 Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Must arrive on time, follow assigned schedules and break rotations, and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.

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 and comply with Whitsons policies.
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 the service day.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain appropriate dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if needed.