Food Service Worker - North Country Junior High School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition services at North Country Junior High School 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 helping create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience. Workers collaborate with the food service team to support daily meal service. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required 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 primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- Complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
- 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.
- Reliability, attention to cleanliness, and willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Must be able to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift 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 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 stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Follow portion and production standards to support consistent meal service.
- Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
