Food Service Worker - Hartford School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•White River Jct., VT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Whitsons is hiring a Food Service Worker for its Hartford School Nutrition team. The role supports school meal service by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff, maintaining kitchen and serving areas, and following food safety and sanitation procedures. The worker helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and works with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and other food service workers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position follows the facility’s food service schedule and is described as full-time or part-time. The posting advertises Monday–Friday work, with no nights or weekends, and notes that evenings, holidays, and summers are off. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment.

Requirements

Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training.
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.
Arrive on time and follow assigned schedules.
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.
Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is preferred.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.

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.
Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent meal service.
Monitor temperatures and keep stations stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and help maintain a welcoming mealtime environment.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.